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The 14th annual Oakland Pride parade and festival celebrated diversity and inclusion in downtown Oakland, with ABC7 providing exclusive live streaming coverage. The event highlighted the community's commitment to fostering unity, with statements from local leaders emphasizing the importance of love and belonging.
The AAMLO event in Oakland offers a kid-friendly movie marathon designed to promote educational success, relationship building, and family care. Registration is available through the Oakland Library's website. This event encourages community engagement and supports youth development.
Oakland Police Department officers seized multiple loaded firearms, including an AK-47 and an AR-15, during a patrol on August 28, 2024. The swift actions of the officers potentially saved lives by removing these dangerous weapons from the streets. The OPD continues to focus on proactive policing strategies to reduce violent crime and illegal firearms in the community.
ABC7 is set to broadcast the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade live on February 15, 2025, marking its new role as the official media partner for this major event. This celebration is recognized as the largest Lunar New Year event outside of Asia, and ABC7 is committed to providing extensive coverage. Viewers can stream the parade live through ABC7's platforms.
Lead contamination has been detected in several Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) schools, prompting the district to shut down water sources. The Oaklandside has compiled a guide for parents detailing the test results, affected schools, and how to interpret the reports. Updates will continue as more information becomes available.
The Mapping Black California’s Racism as a Public Health Crisis Dashboard serves as a critical resource for understanding how various governing bodies and organizations are addressing the systemic impacts of racism on communities of color. This article emphasizes the importance of accountability among leaders in combating racism as a public health crisis.
Jack London's great-granddaughter, Tarnel Abbott, a former Richmond librarian, preserves her family's legacy in a small Richmond house filled with books and family photos. This article highlights her connection to Jack London and the significance of maintaining literary history within the community.
Mayor Sheng Thao of Oakland has appointed Casey Pratt as the new Chief of Communications for her administration. This move aims to enhance the city’s communication strategies and community engagement efforts.
Oakland's Department of Transportation has achieved a record paving of 47 miles of streets in Fiscal Year 2024, enhancing safety and driving conditions across the city. This achievement surpasses the previous record set in Fiscal Year 2022 and reflects the city's commitment to improving infrastructure.
Oakland's Planning & Building Department announced an increase in permit fees effective September 3, 2024, in accordance with a City Council ordinance. The updates aim to recover service costs and reflect improvements in the Online Permit Center, which now offers lower fees for online services compared to in-person visits.