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Middle East Café has opened in West Berkeley, offering a variety of hearty Middle Eastern dishes. The café aims to create a community space, complementing its parent establishment, Middle East Market. Additionally, new dining options include The Fruit Tree's fresh juices and Choc’late Mama Cookie Co.'s plant-based cookies.
The Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival will feature Oakland's Los Rakas and other artists on August 9. The event, which has taken place for 24 years, will also include vendors and activities for families. Additionally, Eli’s Mile High Club is hosting a blues benefit concert on the same day to support its financial recovery.
Residents of a six-story Oakland apartment building have faced over a month without a functioning elevator, leaving many, especially elderly tenants, feeling trapped. After reaching out to local news, the situation began to change as public attention grew. Public records reveal that the fire department has rescued tenants from stuck elevators 15 times in the past year.
Eviction lawsuits surged in the Bay Area following the lifting of COVID-19 moratoriums, with nearly 22,000 cases filed between July 2023 and June 2024. Alameda County reported a 2.3% eviction rate, the third highest in the region. A new interactive tool from the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority highlights eviction disparities across neighborhoods.
Oaklandside invites students, parents, educators, and community members to share their fond memories of Oakland schools. The initiative aims to gather nostalgic reflections that celebrate the impact of education in the community. Contributions will help highlight the importance of local schools in shaping lives.
Bay Area Technology School in Oakland will open a new campus next week, transforming an old theater into a modern educational facility. The move follows a shooting incident in 2022, which prompted the need for a safe and dedicated space for its students. The renovation included modern technology and a third floor with new classrooms.
Daing na Bangus, a traditional Filipino dish featuring marinated milkfish, garlic rice, and a sunny-side-up egg, highlights the culinary offerings at FOB Kitchen. This classic brunch combo exemplifies Filipino cuisine's rich flavors and cultural significance.
Oakland Unified School District faces a lead contamination crisis, with many schools lacking safe drinking water. Despite efforts to install filtered water stations, ongoing issues with clogged machines and insufficient water supplies leave students at risk. The district aims to improve its tracking and remediation processes following years of inadequate testing.
Oakland families learned about high lead levels in school drinking water last August. The Oakland Unified School District faced criticism for its poor communication and response efforts, but it is now working to ensure safe water for its 34,000 students. A new podcast episode covers the ongoing developments and other local news.
A couple enjoyed a romantic gondola ride on Lake Merritt, exploring a unique aspect of Oakland culture. They discovered the history behind Gondola Servizio, now owned by local residents Leah and Gyorgy Vass, who revitalized the business after acquiring it in 2019. Their experience highlights the importance of supporting small local businesses.