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Journalism for Oakland. We amplify community voices, share information resources, and investigate systems, not just symptoms. A nonprofit newsroom part of Cityside Journalism Initiative.
Abandoned boats, corrosive chemicals, and mountains of trash clog the estuary's waters. And no one’s owning the cleanup.
A trip to the Oakland estuary shines light on a hidden, dirty problem
Abandoned boats, corrosive chemicals, and mountains of trash clog the estuary's waters. And no one’s owning the cleanup.
oaklandside.org
December 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Abandoned boats, corrosive chemicals, and mountains of trash clog the estuary's waters. And no one’s owning the cleanup.
The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.
Richmond’s Open Air Coffee shutters
The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.
oaklandside.org
December 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The coffee trailer that featured beans from Mother Tongue Coffee officially closed on Dec. 13.
The Bay Area transit agency plans a 6.2% increase starting Jan. 1, marking the third consecutive year of rising fares.
BART is raising fares starting Jan. 1
The Bay Area transit agency plans a 6.2% increase starting Jan. 1, marking the third consecutive year of rising fares.
oaklandside.org
December 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Bay Area transit agency plans a 6.2% increase starting Jan. 1, marking the third consecutive year of rising fares.
Corruption charges, beloved teachers lost, scrappy baseball wins, and federal agents on Coast Guard Island. Yeah, it was a lot. Here's everything you need to know about Oakland's chaotic 2025.
Everything that happened in Oakland in 2025
Corruption charges, beloved teachers lost, scrappy baseball wins, and federal agents on Coast Guard Island. Yeah, it was a lot. Here's everything you need to know about Oakland's chaotic 2025.
oaklandside.org
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Corruption charges, beloved teachers lost, scrappy baseball wins, and federal agents on Coast Guard Island. Yeah, it was a lot. Here's everything you need to know about Oakland's chaotic 2025.
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I traveled all over Oakland to find its worst streets. The city paved 18.6 miles in 2025, so the searchable list of 3,304 road sections here, based on an independent survey of paving quality, is thorough. Find your road and paving score and post it here.
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Oakland’s most busted, pothole-ridden roads? Here’s the definitive list
The Oaklandside dug through the city’s last paving report and it’s official: two streets are tied for the worst. But trust us, the competition was stiff.
oaklandside.org
December 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I traveled all over Oakland to find its worst streets. The city paved 18.6 miles in 2025, so the searchable list of 3,304 road sections here, based on an independent survey of paving quality, is thorough. Find your road and paving score and post it here.
oaklandside.org/2025/12/23/l...
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The Oaklandside dug through the city’s last paving report and it’s official: two streets are tied for the worst. But trust us, the competition was stiff.
Oakland’s most busted, pothole-ridden roads? Here’s the definitive list
The Oaklandside dug through the city’s last paving report and it’s official: two streets are tied for the worst. But trust us, the competition was stiff.
oaklandside.org
December 23, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The Oaklandside dug through the city’s last paving report and it’s official: two streets are tied for the worst. But trust us, the competition was stiff.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
New noodle joint arrives in Berkeley, and a sandwich spot opens in Pinole
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
oaklandside.org
December 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
The top 12 East Bay food stories of 2025
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
oaklandside.org
December 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
It was a flavorful year, with dinner parties, Michelin stars, ice cream revivals and breakfast comebacks.
East Bay hills have seen 2.5 inches of rain since Sunday, but a stronger system could bring damaging wind and flooding later this week.
Soaked Oakland braces for more rain and dangerous winds
The Berkeley Hills have seen 2.5 inches of rain since Sunday, but a stronger system could bring damaging wind and flooding later this week.
oaklandside.org
December 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
East Bay hills have seen 2.5 inches of rain since Sunday, but a stronger system could bring damaging wind and flooding later this week.
From bald eagles to better sidewalks, there’s been plenty to cheer about in our spirited city this year.
The best Oakland news of 2025
From bald eagles to better sidewalks, there’s been plenty to cheer about in our spirited city this year.
oaklandside.org
December 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
From bald eagles to better sidewalks, there’s been plenty to cheer about in our spirited city this year.
Established in 2016, the downtown corridor is now a California Cultural District.
Oakland’s Black Arts Movement and Business District wins coveted state designation
Established in 2016, the downtown corridor is now a California Cultural District.
oaklandside.org
December 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Established in 2016, the downtown corridor is now a California Cultural District.
Betty Reid Soskin, one of the nation's most iconic park rangers, died peacefully at her home in Richmond on Sun., Dec. 21, 2025.
Betty Reid Soskin, nation’s oldest park ranger, has died. She was 104
Betty Reid Soskin, one of the nation's most iconic park rangers, died peacefully at her home in Richmond on Sun., Dec. 21, 2025. She was 104.
oaklandside.org
December 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Betty Reid Soskin, one of the nation's most iconic park rangers, died peacefully at her home in Richmond on Sun., Dec. 21, 2025.
A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
International Boulevard’s makeover ended pedestrian deaths this year
A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
oaklandside.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
After nearly six decades of feeding Bay Area residents facing food insecurity, the pantry will close its doors in January 2026.
Berkeley Food Pantry set to close after merger with Berkeley Food Network collapses
After nearly six decades of feeding Bay Area residents facing food insecurity, the pantry will close its doors in January 2026.
oaklandside.org
December 22, 2025 at 8:05 PM
After nearly six decades of feeding Bay Area residents facing food insecurity, the pantry will close its doors in January 2026.
With Oakland Unified School District facing steep budget cuts, students and parents worry that reducing investments in security and safety could cause families to leave.
After school shooting, Skyline community explores new safety ideas
With Oakland Unified School District facing steep budget cuts, students and parents worry that reducing investments in security and safety could cause families to leave.
oaklandside.org
December 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
With Oakland Unified School District facing steep budget cuts, students and parents worry that reducing investments in security and safety could cause families to leave.
Clio’s Books, Lucy Blue, Mad Oak, Yoshi’s and Children’s Fairyland are among the places you can ring in 2026.
12 ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in The Town
Clio’s Books, Lucy Blue, Mad Oak, Yoshi’s and Children’s Fairyland are among the places you can ring in 2026.
oaklandside.org
December 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Clio’s Books, Lucy Blue, Mad Oak, Yoshi’s and Children’s Fairyland are among the places you can ring in 2026.
An Oakland councilmember’s in-your-face approach to politics has turned into a national story.
The Ken Houston middle finger seen ‘round the world
First term city leader Ken Houston’s in-your-face approach to politics has turned into a national story.
oaklandside.org
December 20, 2025 at 12:40 AM
An Oakland councilmember’s in-your-face approach to politics has turned into a national story.
As the Trump Administration ratchets up pressure on hospitals to halt gender affirming care, Rainbow Families Action notches a win. Plus: what hospital systems told us they will and won’t offer now.
They're losing health care, even in the Bay Area. Now trans youth and their families are getting organized
As the Trump Administration ratchets up pressure on hospitals, Rainbow Families notches a win in the battle to protect their kids’ care.
oaklandside.org
December 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
As the Trump Administration ratchets up pressure on hospitals to halt gender affirming care, Rainbow Families Action notches a win. Plus: what hospital systems told us they will and won’t offer now.
Many other cases against Trump — criminal and civil — have failed, but following a Washington D.C. court hearing, Lee and others said they believe they can win.
Barbara Lee is still fighting in court to hold Donald Trump accountable for Jan. 6
Many other cases against Trump — criminal and civil — have failed, but following a Washington D.C. court hearing, Lee and others said they believe they can win.
oaklandside.org
December 19, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Many other cases against Trump — criminal and civil — have failed, but following a Washington D.C. court hearing, Lee and others said they believe they can win.
Meters will charge from noon to 6 on Sundays, after a 30-day warning period. Meanwhile, the city's finance department may take over core parking functions.
Free Sunday parking in Oakland is going away
Meters will charge from noon to 6 on Sundays, after a 30-day warning period. Meanwhile, the city's finance department may take over core parking functions.
oaklandside.org
December 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Meters will charge from noon to 6 on Sundays, after a 30-day warning period. Meanwhile, the city's finance department may take over core parking functions.
After a change in ownership in 2024, the Uptown Oakland bar and bottle shop is set to close at the end of 2025.
The Good Hop calls it quits after 11 years in Oakland
After a change in ownership in 2024, the Uptown Oakland bar and bottle shop is set to close at the end of 2025.
oaklandside.org
December 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
After a change in ownership in 2024, the Uptown Oakland bar and bottle shop is set to close at the end of 2025.
Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.
Big school budget cuts, OAK and ICE, Costco plan, and more...on the podcast
Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.
oaklandside.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.
Following failed mediation, the next step for Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Education Association will be a fact-finding period.
In the face of steep budget cuts, negotiations stall between Oakland Unified and teachers union
Following failed mediation, the next step for Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Education Association will be a fact-finding period.
oaklandside.org
December 19, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Following failed mediation, the next step for Oakland Unified School District and the Oakland Education Association will be a fact-finding period.
CARE Court was supposed to be a new way to help homeless Californians in the grip of psychosis. But people are still falling through the cracks.
CARE Court was created to help California’s toughest homeless cases. Why that’s been so hard
CARE Court was supposed to be a new way to help homeless Californians in the grip of psychosis. But people are still falling through the cracks.
oaklandside.org
December 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
CARE Court was supposed to be a new way to help homeless Californians in the grip of psychosis. But people are still falling through the cracks.
There are many options for enjoying the Italian holiday treat, including Starter Bakery's in-house version and Donato & Co., which is the only U.S. importer of Infermentum panettone.
It’s panettone season. Where to get a taste of Italy in the East Bay
There are several options for enjoying the Italian holiday treat, including Starter Bakery's in-house version and Donato & Co., which is the only U.S. importer of Infermentum panettone.
oaklandside.org
December 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
There are many options for enjoying the Italian holiday treat, including Starter Bakery's in-house version and Donato & Co., which is the only U.S. importer of Infermentum panettone.