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Dr. Stovall lived a deeply varied life, taking him from a Catholic education in Oakland, to the military, the academy, the tennis court, and a loving home.
Remembering Dr. Eugene Stovall, political theorist, novelist, and man of conviction
Dr. Stovall lived a deeply varied life, taking him from a Catholic education in Oakland, to the military, the academy, the tennis court, and a loving home.
oaklandside.org
January 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Dr. Stovall lived a deeply varied life, taking him from a Catholic education in Oakland, to the military, the academy, the tennis court, and a loving home.
Crowds turned out to Splash Pad Park on Sunday, joining similar demonstrations across the U.S.
Photos: Oakland protests ICE raids and killing of Renee Good
Crowds turned out to Splash Pad Park on Sunday, joining similar demonstrations across the U.S.
oaklandside.org
January 13, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Crowds turned out to Splash Pad Park on Sunday, joining similar demonstrations across the U.S.
Councilmember Charlene Wang wants to create a Human Trafficking Survivor Support Fund, which would use fines levied against buyers and exploiters.
Sex trafficking survivors would get financial support under new Oakland proposal
Councilmember Charlene Wang wants to create a Human Trafficking Survivor Support Fund, which would use fines levied against buyers and exploiters.
oaklandside.org
January 13, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Councilmember Charlene Wang wants to create a Human Trafficking Survivor Support Fund, which would use fines levied against buyers and exploiters.
Always happy to subvert expectations, Ricklefs adventured in France, taught generations of social-dancing students, and did a stint at KPFA.
Remembering Belinda Ricklefs, who taught the Bay Area to do the Lindy hop
Always happy to subvert expectations, Ricklefs adventured in France, taught generations of social-dancing students, and did a stint at KPFA.
oaklandside.org
January 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Always happy to subvert expectations, Ricklefs adventured in France, taught generations of social-dancing students, and did a stint at KPFA.
Students at MetWest High School, near Lake Merritt, showed the most growth among OUSD middle and high schools on California’s state assessments last year.
How one Oakland high school made gains in reading and math
Students at MetWest High School, near Lake Merritt, showed the most growth among OUSD middle and high schools on California’s state assessments last year.
oaklandside.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Students at MetWest High School, near Lake Merritt, showed the most growth among OUSD middle and high schools on California’s state assessments last year.
David Duong hit the red carpet on Saturday to promote a movie about his family’s escape from communist Vietnam and rise as Bay Area recycling moguls. But moviegoers hoping for new details about Duong’s looming criminal prosecution will be disappointed.
Oakland recycling CEO indicted with Sheng Thao tells his life story in new film, 'The King of Trash'
David Duong hit the red carpet on Saturday to promote a movie about his family’s escape from communist Vietnam and rise as Bay Area recycling moguls. But moviegoers hoping for new details about Duong’s looming criminal prosecution will be disappointed.
oaklandside.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:58 PM
David Duong hit the red carpet on Saturday to promote a movie about his family’s escape from communist Vietnam and rise as Bay Area recycling moguls. But moviegoers hoping for new details about Duong’s looming criminal prosecution will be disappointed.
Oaklanders with family in Venezuela were getting real time updates as the operation unfolded. Now, they're wondering about what comes next.
The capture of Venezuelan President Maduro sent shock waves through Oakland's expat community
Oaklanders with family in Venezuela were getting real time updates as the operation unfolded. Now, they're wondering about what comes next.
oaklandside.org
January 10, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Oaklanders with family in Venezuela were getting real time updates as the operation unfolded. Now, they're wondering about what comes next.
During Mitchell’s 19-month tenure, he ignored multiple invitations from The Oaklandside to answer questions about his job running the Oakland Police Department.
Former OPD Chief Floyd Mitchell refused to sit down with the press. Will the next chief be more accessible?
During Mitchell’s 19-month tenure, he ignored multiple invitations from The Oaklandside to answer questions about his job running the Oakland Police Department.
oaklandside.org
January 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
During Mitchell’s 19-month tenure, he ignored multiple invitations from The Oaklandside to answer questions about his job running the Oakland Police Department.
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Small Change Oyster Bar and Choc’late Mama Cookie Co. announce temporary closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
oaklandside.org
January 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Nomadic Bookshop will have a grand opening on Jan. 17. The Oakland store, led by the folks behind indie publisher Nomadic Press, will feature new and used titles plus a lively calendar of community events.
Uptown gets a new bookstore aiming to ‘push at the edges’ of our political climate
Nomadic Bookshop will have a grand opening on Jan. 17. The Oakland store is led by the folks behind indie publisher Nomadic Press.
oaklandside.org
January 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Nomadic Bookshop will have a grand opening on Jan. 17. The Oakland store, led by the folks behind indie publisher Nomadic Press, will feature new and used titles plus a lively calendar of community events.
The East Bay action came together in response to the Trump Administration’s capture of the Venezuelan president and the fatal shooting of an observer by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
Environmental groups organize to protest Chevron, military action in Venezuela
The East Bay action came together in response to the Trump Administration’s capture of the Venezuelan president and the fatal shooting of an observer by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
oaklandside.org
January 9, 2026 at 1:33 AM
The East Bay action came together in response to the Trump Administration’s capture of the Venezuelan president and the fatal shooting of an observer by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
A City Council committee fast-tracked two new mayoral appointees, while the fate of two incumbent commissioners awaits another contentious vote.
Oakland Police Commission shakeup continues at City Hall
A City Council committee fast-tracked two new mayoral appointees, while the fate of two incumbent commissioners awaits another contentious vote.
oaklandside.org
January 9, 2026 at 12:33 AM
A City Council committee fast-tracked two new mayoral appointees, while the fate of two incumbent commissioners awaits another contentious vote.
“I’ve never seen anything like this,” said the director of the music camp north of Guerneville that serves Bay Area public school students. The camp is seeking donations and help clearing toppled redwoods and debris.
Cazadero camp heavily damaged by winter storms
Cazadero Music Camp is seeking donations and help clearing toppled redwoods and debris after damaging winter storms.
oaklandside.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:33 PM
“I’ve never seen anything like this,” said the director of the music camp north of Guerneville that serves Bay Area public school students. The camp is seeking donations and help clearing toppled redwoods and debris.
A $10 million fund from Ava Community Energy and Alameda County was used to reimburse e-bike buyers. Meanwhile, a new study shows laws haven’t kept up with e-bike collision risks.
Over 2,000 East Bay residents bought e-bikes with vouchers in the last 6 months
A $10 million fund from Ava Community Energy and Alameda County was used to reimburse e-bike buyers. Meanwhile, a new study shows laws haven’t kept up with e-bike collision risks.
oaklandside.org
January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
A $10 million fund from Ava Community Energy and Alameda County was used to reimburse e-bike buyers. Meanwhile, a new study shows laws haven’t kept up with e-bike collision risks.
Carbona Pizza, Standard Fare and Guerilla Cafe were among the restaurants to shutter prior to the end of 2025.
An Oakland Detroit-style pizza spot goes dark, Berkeley loses 2 popular morning options and other December closures
Carbona Pizza, Standard Fare and Guerilla Cafe were among the restaurants to shutter prior to the end of 2025.
oaklandside.org
January 8, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Carbona Pizza, Standard Fare and Guerilla Cafe were among the restaurants to shutter prior to the end of 2025.
Winning is substantially more challenging with ICE running interference.
This young soccer squad has never faced a rival like Donald Trump
Winning is substantially more challenging with ICE running interference.
oaklandside.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Winning is substantially more challenging with ICE running interference.
Murders fell 27% last year, driven in part by the city’s Ceasefire program and community partnerships, Oakland officials say.
Oakland saw a historic drop in homicides in 2025. City leaders aren’t declaring victory yet
Murders fell 27% last year, driven in part by the city’s Ceasefire program and community partnerships, Oakland officials say.
oaklandside.org
January 7, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Murders fell 27% last year, driven in part by the city’s Ceasefire program and community partnerships, Oakland officials say.
The city administration’s spending has been kept secret from the public while city staff continue to delay releasing a tally of contracts.
Oakland fails again to publish contract transparency reports
The city administration’s spending has been kept secret from the public while city staff continue to delay releasing a tally of contracts.
oaklandside.org
January 7, 2026 at 9:14 PM
The city administration’s spending has been kept secret from the public while city staff continue to delay releasing a tally of contracts.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Mamacita now serving pozole and more in Emeryville, plus Square Pie Guys expands to the east
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
oaklandside.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:34 PM
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
The former Oakland baseball team's efforts to secure naming rights for its move to Nevada are floundering after a denial from the federal patent office. Meanwhile, a dissident fan group has made moves to snatch the name.
A's denied 'Las Vegas Athletics' trademark
The former Oakland baseball team's efforts to secure naming rights for its move to Nevada are floundering after a denial from the federal patent office. Meanwhile, a dissident fan group has made moves to snatch the name.
oaklandside.org
January 7, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The former Oakland baseball team's efforts to secure naming rights for its move to Nevada are floundering after a denial from the federal patent office. Meanwhile, a dissident fan group has made moves to snatch the name.
Other events include cumbia at Eli’s Mile High Club and salsa at Mad Oak.
This week in Oakland: A closing reception for the Black Panther Museum’s inaugural exhibit, and an authors series at the library
A closing reception for the Black Panther Museum’s inaugural exhibit, cumbia at Eli’s, salsa at Mad Oak, and more.
oaklandside.org
January 7, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Other events include cumbia at Eli’s Mile High Club and salsa at Mad Oak.
While bird populations are declining precipitously across the country, restoration efforts such as those at the Dotson Family Marsh show that it’s possible to bring back fowl-friendly habitats.
Restored Richmond marsh is a haven for all kinds of birds, from rare ducks to hovering kites
While bird populations have declined precipitously, restoration efforts such as those at Dotson Family Marsh in Richmond appear to help.
oaklandside.org
January 6, 2026 at 10:46 PM
While bird populations are declining precipitously across the country, restoration efforts such as those at the Dotson Family Marsh show that it’s possible to bring back fowl-friendly habitats.
The Point-in-Time Count determines how much money Oakland gets for shelters and services, and helps policymakers and community groups understand the scale of the crisis.
Oakland calls for 500 volunteers for homeless count
The Point-in-Time Count determines how much money Oakland gets for shelters and services, and helps policymakers and community groups understand the scale of the crisis.
oaklandside.org
January 6, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The Point-in-Time Count determines how much money Oakland gets for shelters and services, and helps policymakers and community groups understand the scale of the crisis.
Oakland lost a police chief, hired a former councilmember, and saw other major changes in the people who run city affairs.
City Hall shuffle: Here are the big moves that happened in 2025
Oakland lost a police chief, hired a former councilmember, and saw other major changes in the people who run city affairs.
oaklandside.org
January 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Oakland lost a police chief, hired a former councilmember, and saw other major changes in the people who run city affairs.
The hack for the takeout-only sandwich is to eat it at neighboring Bay Grape accompanied with a glass of wine.
Dish of the week: Meatball sub from Mama Oakland
The hack for the takeout-only sandwich is to eat it at neighboring Bay Grape accompanied with a glass of wine.
oaklandside.org
January 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The hack for the takeout-only sandwich is to eat it at neighboring Bay Grape accompanied with a glass of wine.