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At 11 years old, Oakland's Anna Shea Reynolds-Madsen is making an impact on the skate world. She first picked up a board by borrowing her sister's in secret.

"Too many of our residents are killed or injured biking and walking in our city," said Mayor Barbara Lee, emphasizing the urgent need for safer bike infrastructure.

The first bald eagle chicks in recent Oakland history have been spotted near Piedmont's Mountain View Cemetery, marking a significant moment for local wildlife preservation efforts.

The Hemming Family Trust bought the station at 2103 San Pablo Avenue in March for $2.3 million, planning renovation and expansion into a retail, entertainment, and housing complex.

Kaiser Permanente's North Oakland campus was placed on lockdown for 45 minutes as police responded to an unspecified incident involving the medical building and parking garage.

You only live once, so now I'm living for peace / I meditate and celebrate, 'cause now I'm living for me.

The victim reported that after initially agreeing to work as a prostitute, she became reluctant and was subsequently threatened, assaulted, and raped by Buffin.

The installation dedicated to the Moms 4 Housing protest features a mock-up of the house occupied by Dominique Walker, symbolizing the housing crisis and wealth disparity.

This year's Meltdown, and especially Sunday's lineup, was a homecoming not only for the Clams but also for rapper Kreayshawn, who played her first show in a decade.

Guarding Oakland's public facilities is among the most lucrative contracts in the city, with a potential lifetime value of $45 million.

"When you put parks or public access behind private development, it disappears and it becomes an amenity for that development - people don't know that they can use it."

A two-alarm fire broke out in a multi-unit apartment building at 9th and Madison streets, as confirmed by the Oakland Fire Department.

"In this case, Oakland is offering $27 million over three years with options for a pair of one-year extensions to provide security guards at city facilities."

Brian Beveridge expressed frustration over the city's handling of the deal termination, emphasizing the need for transparency and community involvement in crucial projects. He stated, "This has been a 23-year exercise in a community communicating a vision for itself and the city listening and then doing what they want to do." This sentiment reflects the dissatisfaction with the city's governance and its apparent disconnection from community needs and aspirations.

This rebate program is designed to encourage Oakland residents to switch from car trips to eco-friendly transportation options, thereby reducing carbon emissions and supporting local businesses. Ava Community Energy has committed $10 million to assist residents in purchasing electric bicycles, making e-bike commuting more affordable and accessible to a larger audience.

The al pastor is reason enough to ignore your responsibilities for the weekend and get to this spot. It's caramelized and drips with smoky juices that soak into the tortillas.

According to an Alameda County Civil Grand Jury report, ticketing stolen vehicles for being parked illegally before they are towed, is a likely scenario in Oakland.

California Waste Solutions has been involved in ongoing discussions with Oakland city leaders since the late 2000s to relocate its recycling operations to the former Oakland Army Base.

This summer the Prescott Night Markets will be held on July 24, August 21, September 4, and October 9, coinciding with Ballers home games.

Couchdate, a hi-fi listening bar designed to foster community among Oakland's people of color, is set to close its storefront in Frank Ogawa Plaza due to challenges with the city.

There's nothing beautiful about this bill. It is a cruel policy disguised as fiscal reform. It sacrifices the health and wellbeing of working families, people of color, low income people, seniors, children and immigrants to deliver tax breaks to the wealthy.

Seawolf Public House in Oakland will close on July 19 after facing challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Monica Plazola expressed sadness over the decision.

The Oakland Burger Trail provides a detailed map showcasing more than 20 burger joints, featuring a variety of proteins and creative toppings, perfect for burger lovers.

Hannah Franco's paintings and perfume are featured at Slate Contemporary Gallery, alongside a sample sale at Alkali Rye showcasing independent designers, running on July 20th from noon to 4pm.

The Street Stories: Oakland in Focus photo exhibit features 39 photographers, including freelancers from The Oaklandside, showcasing images that celebrate and reflect Oakland.

The Oakland Marriott City Center hotel was taken back by its lender, which bought the property for just under $70.2 million through the foreclosure. In 2017, the hotel was worth $143 million, indicating a 50.9% price decline from its prior value. The current value of the hotel is about 30% less than the $100 million loan amount, and 49.1% below the current assessed value of $138 million.

Reem's is making a comeback in Oakland at Jack London Square this fall in the former Timeless Coffee space, marking a return after five years.

"We would be basically upgrading that system to integrate cameras from community businesses, potentially public cameras, and then a number of cameras that the department would potentially own and operate in the city of Oakland in public areas, particularly commercial areas," OPD Acting Lieutenant Gabriel Urquiza said at a June 5 meeting of the Privacy Advisory Commission about the proposal.

Kaplan brings 18 years of editorial leadership experience from some of the country's most respected news organizations including her role as investigations editor at Business Insider and executive editor at Reveal.

The Alameda County District Attorney's Office conceded that parts of what jurors used to find Steven Buggs guilty of murder appeared to be plagued by evidentiary problems, amid allegations that Tran may have coerced a teenager into pointing the finger at Buggs during an unrecorded interview.

Prosecutors in Oakland filed gun charges against a 34-year-old man and his 25-year-old girlfriend, accusing them of being felons in possession of firearms.

The Rendez Vous, a little French bistro tucked in next to the BART tracks on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., has officially shuttered, per an Instagram announcement.