Natalie Orenstein
@natalieorenstein.bsky.social
Oaklandside reporter covering city hall and housing. East Bay born 'n' bred. DMs are off the record - would love to chat with ya.
County officials are about to announce a plan for SNAP recipients at risk of missing November benefits.
But a federal judge just ruled this morning that the Trump admin. can’t withhold those payments.
But a federal judge just ruled this morning that the Trump admin. can’t withhold those payments.
October 31, 2025 at 6:35 PM
County officials are about to announce a plan for SNAP recipients at risk of missing November benefits.
But a federal judge just ruled this morning that the Trump admin. can’t withhold those payments.
But a federal judge just ruled this morning that the Trump admin. can’t withhold those payments.
Thousands starting to march from Wilma Chan Park to the Lake Merritt amphitheater at Oakland’s No Kings protest. Follow @oaklandside.org for updates
October 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Thousands starting to march from Wilma Chan Park to the Lake Merritt amphitheater at Oakland’s No Kings protest. Follow @oaklandside.org for updates
Three new faces on the #oakmtg dais.
City Council members Rowena Brown, Zac Unger and Ken Houston all getting sworn in today, along with City Attorney Ryan Richardson and the re-elected Carroll Fife and Noel Gallo.
City Council members Rowena Brown, Zac Unger and Ken Houston all getting sworn in today, along with City Attorney Ryan Richardson and the re-elected Carroll Fife and Noel Gallo.
January 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Three new faces on the #oakmtg dais.
City Council members Rowena Brown, Zac Unger and Ken Houston all getting sworn in today, along with City Attorney Ryan Richardson and the re-elected Carroll Fife and Noel Gallo.
City Council members Rowena Brown, Zac Unger and Ken Houston all getting sworn in today, along with City Attorney Ryan Richardson and the re-elected Carroll Fife and Noel Gallo.