News across Alameda County
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Oakland People’s Arms Embargo Coalition Demands End to Military Shipments Thru Oakland
Backing the demand for an arms embargo are 150 local businesses and over 300 local organizations, including the faith community as well as more than 20 labor unions and the Alameda Labor Council, which unanimously endorsed the campaign. The post Oakland People’s Arms Embargo…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Barbara Lee Mourns Gloria Steinem, Remembers a Friendship Rooted in Equality
Steinem became one of the country’s most recognizable advocates for women’s rights, reproductive alternatives and political representation. Lee said one of the most persistent inequities confronting Black women was inadequate access to reproductive healthcare, an issue Lee…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Event Preview: ‘Fashion v. Fascism’ – A Runway Revolution Is Coming to the Bay Area
“Every piece on this runway translates what is happening under fascism into a feeling,” explains Erica Furlong, the FVF creative director. “One designer’s trench coat is covered in pockets stamped ‘TRUTH,’ ‘MEMORY,’ ‘HOPE,’ ‘VOTE,’ ‘FUTURE,’ because that’s literally what gets…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Two Looming Threats Every Alameda County Elder Should Know About
Federal changes enacted under H.R. 1 are bringing new eligibility, reporting, and coverage rules beginning in 2027. Although Californians age 65 and older and people with disabilities are exempt from the new 80-hour-per-month work requirement and will continue with annual rather…
Alameda Post
Published September 22Opinion: A Call for a Community Advisory Board for Data Center Business Development
"As a proactive measure, I propose that the City of Alameda form a community advisory board to set clear policies for data center- and AI-related business development to protect human safety, environmental health, and economic equity," writes Christina Liebner. {Opinion}
Alameda Post
Published September 22Halloween Gone Wild
It's still September, but yard decorations for Halloween are already popping up around Alameda. Gene Kahane talks with the founder of Feathered Outlaw, an AHS alum who is studying costume design, and the winners of the 2025 Most Frightening Haunt contest to see what makes the…
Alameda Post
Published September 22Alameda Businesses Featured at First Chamber Business Expo
The Alameda Chamber and Economic Alliance hosted its inaugural Business Expo and Career Fair, featuring businesses, nonprofits, politicians, and public institutions from around the county. Desmond Bracken chats with Blue Drip Co., Alameda Arts, SpeedPro, and Alameda Enterprises.
Alameda Post
Published September 22SF Ferry, Uber Launch Discount Voucher Program for Seaplane Terminal
Passengers can now receive a discount of up to $2.85 per ride on shared UberX trips between the Seaplane Ferry Terminal and any address within the city boundaries of Alameda. SF Bay Ferry hopes the partnership will improve first- and last-mile connections.
Alameda Post
Published September 22Wilson Makes History, McIntosh Shines in Roots Victory Over Indy Eleven
The Oakland Roots extended their perfect record in their all-time series versus Indy Eleven on Sunday afternoon at Michael A. Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis, leaning on a record-breaking goal from Peter Wilson and a dazzling clean sheet performance from Kendall McIntosh in the…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Oakland Mayor Reads to Children at Bookout Block Party at Marcus Books Store
Booths lined the street with arts and crafts, and children participated in hands-on art projects. A large display of books was on display and each child chose his/her free book to take home. Food and snacks were available, and free water was encouraged to keep all hydrated. The…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Tradition Comes to the Streets in 11th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival at the Freedom Farmers Market
Mayor Barbara Lee stops by to support vendors, Winky Dinky Dogs owner Tyranny Allen A streamlined Oakland Black-Eyed Pea Festival took place on Sat. Sept. 12 in the lower Temescal neighborhood on the blocked off street that connect Shattuck and Telegraph avenues. An early start b…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Attorney General Rob Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump’s Tariff Regime
“President Trump is so intent on raising the cost of living for Americans that he is willing to break law after law to continue his tariff regime,” said Bonta. The post Attorney General Rob Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump’s Tariff Regime first appeared on Post News…