Speed cameras in Oakland are real now...on the podcast Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.

Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.

‘OPD rendered no aid’: Marvin Boomer’s loved ones slam police and CHP in legal filing The city is facing a potential multi-million dollar lawsuit for the crash following a CHP pursuit that killed Boomer and injured Ta Ta Neshe Woodruff.

The city is facing a potential multi-million dollar lawsuit for the crash following a CHP pursuit that killed Boomer and injured Ta Ta Neshe Woodruff.

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5.1 in SJ?

earthquake. got the detection notification like 3 seconds before feeling it.

AC Transit reveals doomsday budget scenarios, and entire lines could be cut  If a new tax doesn’t pass in November, one plan would cut service to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels. Bus lines that serve fewer people, such as the 281, 19, 251, and 56, are on the chopping block.

If a new tax doesn’t pass in November, one plan would cut service to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels. Bus lines that serve fewer people, such as the 281, 19, 251, and 56, are on the chopping block.

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Green meteor above California??

Video of Oakland police 'ghost chase' captures cops laughing after deadly collision Graphic video from the OPD car chase that turned fatal for a 28-year-old bystander also shows that the officers abruptly left the scene. 

Graphic video from the OPD car chase that turned fatal for a 28-year-old bystander also shows that the officers abruptly left the scene.

Celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year, at a time of war Members of the East Bayʻs Iranian American community express fear, stress, sorrow, and hope as the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran unfold.

Members of the East Bay's Iranian American community express fear, stress, sorrow, and hope as the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran unfold.

Sand removal in the Bay threatens species and worsens coastal erosion, lawsuit claims San Francisco Baykeeper is suing the State Lands Commission over a deal allowing the removal of 1.7 million cubic yards of sand each year from the bottom of the San Francisco Bay.

San Francisco Baykeeper is suing the State Lands Commission over a deal allowing the removal of 1.7 million cubic yards of sand each year from the bottom of the San Francisco Bay.

Update: our attorneys convinced Oakland to release some of the police body camera video of the incident, including a brief struggle with OPD officers, that led to Martin's death.

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How could Oakland raise billions in revenue? New report suggests removing freeways The highway impact report found Oakland forgoes $23.9 billion in development and $181 million in property taxes thanks to urban land swallowed up by freeways.

The highway impact report found Oakland forgoes $23.9 billion in development and $181 million in property taxes thanks to urban land swallowed up by freeways.

Black Joy Parade in Oakland...on the podcast Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.

Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.

New Oakland speed cameras send 70K warnings in first month  The city added 18 speed cameras on January 14 as part of a multiple-city statewide pilot. Fines start in mid-March.

The city added 18 speed cameras on January 14 as part of a multiple-city statewide pilot. Fines start in mid-March.

Walking Bruce Lee’s Oakland with Jeff Chang Chang, the hip hop historian and cultural critic, has written a vivid history of the martial arts legend and his worlds. He takes us on a tour of Lee’s days in Oakland.

Chang, the hip hop historian and cultural critic, has written a vivid history of the martial arts legend and his worlds. He takes us on a tour of Lee’s days in Oakland.

Alameda County public defender challenges judge over lack of Black jurors A misdemeanor case has surfaced a troubling pattern in Alameda County juries, which often fail to reflect the community’s diversity.

A misdemeanor case has surfaced a troubling pattern in Alameda County juries, which often fail to reflect the community’s diversity.

Weekend mass shooting in Oakland: What we know Saturday’s violence at a downtown nightclub marked the 13th and 14th homicides in Oakland this year.

Saturday’s violence at a downtown nightclub marked the 13th and 14th homicides in Oakland this year.

Judge in Oakland FBI corruption case says attempt to suppress evidence is a ‘stretch’ And the identity of the government’s key informant might soon be made public.

And the identity of the government’s key informant might soon be made public.

US strikes Iran; protests erupt worldwide Rep. Lateefah Simon said the attacks 'demonstrate once again President Trump’s callous disregard for the rule of law.'

Rep. Lateefah Simon said the attacks 'demonstrate once again President Trump’s callous disregard for the rule of law.' A protest is scheduled for 3 p.m. in San Francisco.

Oakland sports calendar: A celebration for Alysa Liu; Roots and Falcons season openers Other events include Oakland Ballers open tryouts, the Oakland 68s Fans Fest, and championship matches for Oakland high school soccer and basketball.

Other events include Oakland Ballers open tryouts, the Oakland 68s Fans Fest, and championship matches for Oakland high school soccer and basketball.

Oakland police make ‘significant dent’ in disciplinary hearing backlog OPD reported a 73% reduction in pending Skelly hearings in a 15-month period. But questions linger over who should run the process.

The Oakland Police Department reported a 73% reduction in pending Skelly hearings between October 2024 and January 2026.

OPD attributed the backlog to understaffing, strict recusal requirements, and outdated technology. oaklandside.org/2026/02/25/o...

What to know if Oakland teachers go on strike Oakland teachers voted to authorize a strike last Friday. Pressure is rising for OUSD to come to an agreement with their union, the OEA, while facing a looming $100 million deficit.

Oakland teachers voted to authorize a strike last Friday. Pressure is rising for OUSD to come to an agreement with their union, the OEA, while facing a looming $100 million deficit.

Kaiser strike to end after 4 weeks without a deal The large, open-ended Kaiser strike had led to frustrations by patients over delayed care and difficulties for workers going without pay.

The large, open-ended strike had led to frustrations by some patients over delayed care as well as difficulties for workers who went weeks without a paycheck.

Oakland's Alysa Liu wins gold medal in Olympic figure skating After taking a two-and-a-half-year hiatus from the sport, the 20 year-old has now won two gold medals at the Winter Olympics in Italy.

Oakland!

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Expansion of Oakland’s East Bay Greenway to break ground later this year Three more miles of protected cycle tracks will make biking from Fruitvale to Lake Merritt and Downtown safer.

Three more miles of protected cycle tracks will make biking from Fruitvale to Lake Merritt and Downtown safer.

Oscar Grant would have turned 40 this month. A new exhibit celebrates his life A installation about the life of an Oakland man killed by BART police in 2009 is up through Feb. 28 at the Black Panther Party Museum.

“Happy Heavenly Birthday Oscar,” an installation about the young Oakland man killed by a BART police officer in 2009, is up through Feb. 28 at the Black Panther Party Museum.

Sogorea Te’ Land Trust and city of Oakland protect Sausal Creek headwaters The City Council agreed to give the indigenous-led organization over $800,000 in Measure DD funds to conserve 16-acres in the Oakland hills.

The City Council agreed to give the indigenous-led organization over $800,000 in Measure DD funds to conserve 16-acres in the Oakland hills.

Celebration of life for Betty Reid Soskin set for March 1 in Oakland The beloved national park ranger and civil rights pioneer died in December at her Richmond home. She will be honored at the Kaiser Center for the Arts.

The beloved national park ranger and civil rights pioneer died in December at her Richmond home. She will be honored at Oakland's Kaiser Center for the Arts.

18th St. is one of Oakland's most dangerous. Here's how the city is fixing it An ambitious plan to improve the West Oakland roadway is expected to break ground this summer, with buffered bike lanes, pedestrian islands, and more.

An ambitious plan to improve the West Oakland roadway is expected to break ground this summer, with buffered bike lanes, pedestrian islands, and more.

A mobile clinic for sex-trafficked youth opens in Oakland Offering STI testing, birth control, and other reproductive health services to young people being trafficked on “the Blade,” the clinic aims to meet people where they are.

People being sexually trafficked, and sex workers, often experience barriers to accessing healthcare and other resources.

An Oakland nonprofit is bringing a clinic to the streets, focusing on serving and empowering sex-trafficked youth.

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