News across Alameda County
Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Hilton Blasts California New Tire Rules; Newsom Hits Back
Newsom defended the regulations Aug. 19, citing the commission’s projected savings for consumers. “I think it was a good choice,” said Newsom. “Save a billion dollars a year in fuel. Talk about an affordability agenda, that makes sense to me.” The post Gubernatorial Candidate…
Frontier Airlines’ Return to Oakland Airport Brings Flights, Jobs and Opportunity
The inaugural celebration brought together elected officials, airport executives and Frontier Airlines leadership. Participants included U.S. Representative Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, Port of Oakland Board President Stephanie Dominguez Walton, Port of…
Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber Urges Californians to Vote Early as Voter ID Battle Intensifies
Weber spoke Aug. 18 at the UC Student and Policy Center in Sacramento as part of its California Leaders Speaker Series. She encouraged eligible Californians to participate in the election and avoid waiting until the last minute to return their ballots. The post Secretary of State…
Oakland Coliseum Project Opens Door for Small Businesses to Build Bigger
During a recent meeting with AASEG, Loop Capital and local construction and business leaders, participants discussed creating pathways that would allow smaller firms to move beyond traditional subcontracting roles, compete as prime contractors, secure larger portions of project…
Proposition 43 Would Require Two-Thirds Approval for Citizen-Proposed Local Special Taxes
Oakland lawmaker Buffy Wicks authored bill to place Prop 43 on ballot, but she opposes it.
Youth-Led Black August Event Brings Past to Present at East Oakland Boxing Association
The mission of Youth Alive! Is to “break the cycle of violence, heal trauma, and uplift a thriving community of leaders, to save lives in Oakland and beyond” by serving “as mentors, youth leaders, counselors, case managers, intervention specialists and violence interrupters,”…
Youth-Led Black August Event Brings Past to Present at East Oakland Boxing Association
The mission of Youth Alive! Is to “break the cycle of violence, heal trauma, and uplift a thriving community of leaders, to save lives in Oakland and beyond” by serving “as mentors, youth leaders, counselors, case managers, intervention specialists and violence interrupters,”…
Standoff for Justice: Our Homes Are Worth Fighting For
Jendayi refused to leave her home on Tuesday as approximately 15 to 19 deputies arrived to enforce a court order removing her from the property. The order followed a decision by Judge Sandra Bean of the Alameda County Probate Court, a ruling Jendayi has repeatedly described as…
‘Eyes on Cuba’: A Conversation About Humanitarian Conditions Facing Cuba in Midst of Crippling U.S. Blockade
Cuba has long held a unique place in conversations about race, revolution and international Black solidarity. Its history has intersected with African liberation movements, anti-colonial struggles and debates about social equality throughout the Americas. The post ‘Eyes on Cuba’:…
Arnold Perkins: At 85, a Life of Service, Faith and Giving Back
Perkins believes that health is not simply physical. It is emotional, mental, and spiritual. And for much of his life, he says, his faith and philosophy of service have kept him vibrant, happy and connected to the world around him. The post Arnold Perkins: At 85, a Life of…
Oakland Post: Week of August 26 – September 1, 2026
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of August 26 - September 1, 2026 The post Oakland Post: Week of August 26 – September 1, 2026 first appeared on Post News Group .
EV Home Charging Warning: What Dealerships Won’t Tell You! #shorts
Is your home EV charging setup ready? Dealerships may not warn you about critical outlet and circuit needs. Find out before you plug in! The post EV Home Charging Warning: What Dealerships Won’t Tell You! #shorts appeared first on BlackPressUSA. The post EV Home Charging Warning:…