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Alameda County agrees to overhaul mental health care in Santa …
WEBAug 30, 2021 · Credit: Pete Rosos. Alameda County has agreed to a massive reform program that will remake how mental health care is provided in Santa Rita Jail in order to settle a class action lawsuit filed three years ago on behalf of jail detainees. The terms of the 110-page proposed settlement were made public in court filings last week.
Oakland’s plan to revamp downtown is 8 years in the making
WEBNov 8, 2023 · What areas of downtown Oakland are included, and what is the plan meant to do? The Downtown Oakland Specific Plan is one of nine neighborhood-specific plans that have been created by the city of Oakland, each setting forth a vision for making their respective areas more “sustainable and vibrant” for residents, businesses, and visitors.. The plan defines downtown as the neighborhoods and ...
Where did it go wrong for Sheng Thao? - The Oaklandside
WEBby Natalie Orenstein July 8, 2024, 1:43 p.m. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's 19 months in office have been marked by disaster. Credit: Amir Aziz. On Feb. 15, 2023, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao walked up to a podium in a room at City Hall. Three masked police officers stood solemnly behind her.
What we know about the FBI’s search of Oakland ... - The …
WEBJun 20, 2024 · FBI agents carried out four raids today in Oakland. They searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s home as well as the homes of David and Andy Duong. The Duong family owns California Waste Solutions, which has a multi-million dollar contract with the city for curbside recycling services. FBI agents were also busy searching California Waste ...
A guide to affordable housing in Oakland - The Oaklandside
WEBIf you listed the annual incomes of everyone in this region, the AMI would be the amount in the middle of the list. The AMI in the Alameda County region is currently $103,550 for a one-person household and $118,300 for a two-person household. When apartments become available, you are given the maximum and sometimes the …
14 shot following Oakland Juneteenth celebration - The Oaklandside
WEBJun 20, 2024 · Fourteen people were shot during a chaotic street altercation Wednesday evening near Lake Merritt. According to the Oakland police, “medical personnel transported several victims to an area hospital” and “additional victims were taken to various hospitals by private transportation.”. OPD said Thursday that there have been no reported ...
Fire at Schnitzer Steel sends potentially dangerous smoke over …
WEBAug 9, 2023 · Schnitzer Steel’s scrap piles have caught fire before, including in 2018 when a fire sent a cloud of black smoke into Bay Area skies, and in 2010 and 2009.. After the 2018 fire, state inspectors tested samples of burned residue and found high levels of lead, copper, and zinc.. According to the Department of Toxic Substances Control, there are at least 18 daycare centers, 10 parks, eight ...
Photos, old and new, show Oakland then and now - The Oaklandside
WEBMar 20, 2023 · Photos, old and new, show Oakland then and now. A lot has changed since 1852. Compare images of Oakland landmarks from the 19th and 20th centuries to today. by Saskia Hatvany March 20, 2023, 12:57 p.m. Credit: Historical photo courtesy of the Oakland History Room. Photo by Saskia Hatvany. Oakland’s history …
Homeless? Unhoused? Word choice matters when reporting on …
WEBNov 10, 2020 · “This is just my living situation, not my mental state,” says Tiara D. Swearington, who identifies as an “urban camper.” Credit: Natalie Orenstein There are also times when we prioritize accessibility and clarity.