Melrose Leadership Academy unveils new ‘green schoolyard’ » Click the image to read the story oaklandside.org/2024/04/01/mel…

Oakland police tell media not to fly drones over the fire as it would interfere with water and fire retardant drops. I can confirm Oaklandside isn't flying any drones today.

Oakland Keller Fire: latest updates Fire chief says OFD is working to put out hotspots. Some residents remain evacuated. High winds are a concern today as they could reignite the blaze and spread it. oaklandside.org/2024/10/19/oak…

The latest on the #KellerFire: OFD fire chief Damon Covington said during a press conference earlier that “the fire is still going. It is contained but not extinguished.” We will continue updating this story as more information becomes available. oaklandside.org/2024/10/19/oak…

Latest update on the #KellerFire: The OFD fire chief said the priority is “getting people back into their homes by tomorrow” and for the crews currently assisting to return resources to their jurisdictions. oaklandside.org/2024/10/19/oak…

Keller Fire update: evacuation orders are fully lifted as of 8 p.m. 10/20. All residents are allowed to return home. PG&E is still working to restore power to some areas. OFD crews remain on scene overnight and into Monday. oaklandside.org/2024/10/19/oak…

Two park district board seats are up for election. Here’s what you need to know. The East Bay Regional Park District board of directors could have no Oakland-based representative after November. oaklandside.org/2024/10/21/eas…

A new trauma recovery center in deep East Oakland offers therapy, psychiatry, case management, and other services for survivors of crime. But it could lose critical funding if Proposition 36 passes. New story for The Oaklandside: oaklandside.org/2024/10/21/tra…

Sugar Pie DeSanto was one of the greatest stars of Oakland's legendary midcentury blues scene. Rest in Peace to "the lady James Brown" (She loved that nickname!)