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Other events include a fundraiser for the Street Spirit newspaper, and three holiday winter concerts.
This week in Oakland: Menorah lighting at Lake Merritt, and a luminaria walk to honor Coach Beam
Menorah lighting at Lake Merritt, a luminaria walk to honor Coach Beam, a fundraiser for the Street Spirit newspaper, and three holiday winter concerts.
oaklandside.org
December 10, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Other events include a fundraiser for the Street Spirit newspaper, and three holiday winter concerts.
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is forcing an unprecedented $1 trillion cut to Medicaid spending. At the East Bay’s safety-net healthcare provider, staff cuts are in motion.
Federal cuts are expected to carve a $100M hole in the Alameda Health System’s budget
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is forcing an unprecedented $1 trillion cut to Medicaid spending. At the East Bay’s safety-net healthcare provider, staff cuts are in motion.
oaklandside.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is forcing an unprecedented $1 trillion cut to Medicaid spending. At the East Bay’s safety-net healthcare provider, staff cuts are in motion.
When the owners of Baba's House expanded by opening a bar above their snack shop, they hit a sweet spot with an inventive, tea-based drink menu and warm, welcoming vibes.
At East Bay's best new bar, the community is as vibrant as the cocktails
When the owners of Baba's House expanded by opening a bar above their snack shop, they hit a sweet spot with an inventive, tea-based drink menu and warm, welcoming vibes.
oaklandside.org
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
When the owners of Baba's House expanded by opening a bar above their snack shop, they hit a sweet spot with an inventive, tea-based drink menu and warm, welcoming vibes.
Oakland issued the Measure U bonds last week after two years of delays over concerns about the city’s financial outlook. They all sold in less than a week.
$285 million for roads, parks, and housing finally a go in Oakland
Oakland issued the Measure U bonds last week after two years of delays over concerns about the city’s financial outlook. They all sold in less than a week.
oaklandside.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Oakland issued the Measure U bonds last week after two years of delays over concerns about the city’s financial outlook. They all sold in less than a week.
After arts advocates and city councilmember Carroll Fife raised the alarm, the finance department found the funds to restore the position.
Oakland cultural affairs manager role reinstated
After arts advocates and city councilmember Carroll Fife raised the alarm, the finance department found the funds to restore the position.
oaklandside.org
December 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
After arts advocates and city councilmember Carroll Fife raised the alarm, the finance department found the funds to restore the position.
The epicenter of the quake, which was reported at 2:55 p.m., was near Montclair Village, according to preliminary information from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Magnitude 2.9 earthquake is felt in Oakland
The epicenter of the quake Monday afternoon was near Montclair Village along the Hayward Fault, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
oaklandside.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:39 PM
The epicenter of the quake, which was reported at 2:55 p.m., was near Montclair Village, according to preliminary information from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Expanded hours, same-day permits, and easier applications could help tackle communication voids and excruciating delays.
Getting a permit to build in Oakland has been hellish. Will sweeping new reforms work?
Expanded hours, same-day permits, and easier applications could help tackle communication voids and excruciating delays.
oaklandside.org
December 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Expanded hours, same-day permits, and easier applications could help tackle communication voids and excruciating delays.
For the second year in a row, Alice Water's Berkeley restaurant is Nosh readers' top choice for celebrations.
For special occasions, it’s hard to beat Chez Panisse
For the second year in a row, Alice Water's Berkeley restaurant is Nosh readers' top choice for celebrations.
oaklandside.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
For the second year in a row, Alice Water's Berkeley restaurant is Nosh readers' top choice for celebrations.
An Oaklandside guide to budget-slashing at OUSD. Cuts to district headquarters don't come close to the needed $100 million and could have major ramifications for school operations.
Cutting to the bone at OUSD's central office
An Oaklandside guide to budget-slashing at OUSD. Cuts to district headquarters don't come close to the needed $100 million and could have major ramifications for school operations.
oaklandside.org
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
An Oaklandside guide to budget-slashing at OUSD. Cuts to district headquarters don't come close to the needed $100 million and could have major ramifications for school operations.
The money will pay for Bikehub to maintain and rent out the bikes for four more years, and cover rising bicycle and insurance costs.
Oakland receives $800k grant to boost e-bike program
The money will pay for Bikehub to maintain and rent out the bikes for four more years, and cover rising bicycle and insurance costs.
oaklandside.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The money will pay for Bikehub to maintain and rent out the bikes for four more years, and cover rising bicycle and insurance costs.
Bay Area Rapid Transit issued several service alerts this morning, including no Red Line and Green Line service in the East Bay.
BART is experiencing major delays
Bay Area Rapid Transit issued several service alerts this morning, including no Red Line and Green Line service in the East Bay.
oaklandside.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Bay Area Rapid Transit issued several service alerts this morning, including no Red Line and Green Line service in the East Bay.
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Standard Fare sets December date of departure, Kien Svay Cafe shuttering, and more East Bay closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
oaklandside.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:48 AM
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Details aren’t clear yet, but SEIU 1021 is giving an early boost to a potential revenue-raising ballot measure for 2026.
Labor union pledges $200,000 for possible Oakland tax measure
Details aren’t clear yet, but SEIU 1021 is giving an early boost to a potential revenue-raising ballot measure for 2026.
oaklandside.org
December 5, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Details aren’t clear yet, but SEIU 1021 is giving an early boost to a potential revenue-raising ballot measure for 2026.
Breakfast classic and creative
The East Bay's best breakfast is served at this decade-old diner
Breakfast classic and creative
oaklandside.org
December 5, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Breakfast classic and creative
Check off your gift list with coffee, chocolates, jewelry, prints, textiles, vintage items and more, all created by Oakland and Bay Area makers.
24 Oakland holiday markets for gifts and winter cheer
Check off your gift list with coffee, chocolates, jewelry, prints, textiles, vintage items and more, all created by Oakland and Bay Area makers.
oaklandside.org
December 5, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Check off your gift list with coffee, chocolates, jewelry, prints, textiles, vintage items and more, all created by Oakland and Bay Area makers.
Six in 10 respondents said the Trump administration’s actions on immigration enforcement have gone too far.
New poll: Most Californians oppose mass deportations, support due process
Six in 10 respondents said the Trump administration’s actions on immigration enforcement have gone too far.
oaklandside.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Six in 10 respondents said the Trump administration’s actions on immigration enforcement have gone too far.
Santa Clara official Chuck Baker has an extensive background in the private sector.
Oakland hires new top official for economic development and technology
Santa Clara official Chuck Baker has an extensive background in the private sector.
oaklandside.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Santa Clara official Chuck Baker has an extensive background in the private sector.
At a campaign launch event, Price said she wants to take a stand against billionaires, corporations, and Trump.
Pamela Price, recalled by voters in 2024, says she’ll run again for DA
At a campaign launch event, Price said she wants to take a stand against billionaires, corporations, and Trump.
oaklandside.org
December 4, 2025 at 11:29 PM
At a campaign launch event, Price said she wants to take a stand against billionaires, corporations, and Trump.
Ghost Town's Laurel location attracts a crowd with award-winning beer, big salads and juicy burgers, and a spacious, skull-adorned beer garden.
Growlers, grub and good times: The East Bay's favorite beer garden does it all with a death motif
Ghost Town's Laurel location attracts a crowd with award-winning beer, big salads and juicy burgers, and a spacious, skull-adorned beer garden.
oaklandside.org
December 4, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Ghost Town's Laurel location attracts a crowd with award-winning beer, big salads and juicy burgers, and a spacious, skull-adorned beer garden.
Lee also plans to host a Chinese trade delegation tomorrow to talk partnerships.
Mayor Barbara Lee says Oakland has 'momentum' at real estate industry event
Lee also plans to host a Chinese trade delegation tomorrow to talk partnerships.
oaklandside.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Lee also plans to host a Chinese trade delegation tomorrow to talk partnerships.
The USGS quickly canceled a warning from MyShake on Thursday morning, and is looking into what triggered it.
Earthquake alert that startled Oakland this morning was a false alarm
The USGS quickly canceled a warning from MyShake on Thursday morning, and is looking into what triggered it.
oaklandside.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The USGS quickly canceled a warning from MyShake on Thursday morning, and is looking into what triggered it.
Alameda County says the lengthier, costlier plan will result in a “more robust, safer, long-term project” where San Pablo passes through Oakland.
San Pablo Avenue bike and bus lane project delayed as price balloons to $250M
Alameda County says the lengthier, costlier plan will result in a “more robust, safer, long-term project” where San Pablo passes through Oakland.
oaklandside.org
December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Alameda County says the lengthier, costlier plan will result in a “more robust, safer, long-term project” where San Pablo passes through Oakland.
California unveiled an online portal to report potentially illegal activity by federal law enforcement, including ICE agents, to the state Department of Justice.
You can now report crimes by federal agents in California
California unveiled an online portal to report potentially illegal activity by federal law enforcement, including ICE agents, to the state Department of Justice.
oaklandside.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
California unveiled an online portal to report potentially illegal activity by federal law enforcement, including ICE agents, to the state Department of Justice.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Mexican chocolates touch down in Oakland, and Jungdon Katsu opens Emeryville location
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
oaklandside.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Despite a recent high-profile shooting, 2025 is on pace to see the fewest homicides in over a decade. Robberies have fallen by over half in two years.
Violent crime in Oakland is way down for the second year in a row
Despite a recent high-profile shooting, 2025 is on pace to see the fewest homicides in over a decade. Robberies have fallen by over half in two years.
oaklandside.org
December 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Despite a recent high-profile shooting, 2025 is on pace to see the fewest homicides in over a decade. Robberies have fallen by over half in two years.