News across Alameda County

Neighborhood Empowerment Day in Deep East Oakland Brings Community Together After Recent Tragedy
Hosted by the 40x40 Council, the free, family-friendly resource fair featured health and wellness services, workshops, children’s activities, food, giveaways and local Black-owned businesses. Residents also connected with community organizations working to strengthen East…

Community Action Group ‘Friends of Zakiya’ Ask Sheriff for Time
“Friends and Neighbors of Zakiya,” a community group of more than 60 neighbors, friends and community activists, is standing strong with Jendayi. The group holds weekly vigils every Tuesday from 6 p.m.-7p.m. at Jendayi’s residence at 3614 Randolph Ave. in Oakland. The post…

Oakland Launches Aerbits Program to Identify, Report Abandoned Trash
“Aerbits, which was approved by the Privacy Advisory Commission, uses modern technology and best practices to help our crews clear trash faster and more efficiently, while our targeted outreach and enforcement strategies address the root causes of dumping. Together, we are going…

Mayor Lee Announces $1 Million Kaiser Permanente Grant for Pilot Program to Address Homelessness, Clean Up Public Spaces throughout Oakland
Achieving these goals requires unified City operations backed by new philanthropic and private sector investments. With Kaiser Permanente’s support, this project brings together the Mayor’s office, City Administrator’s office, Office of Homelessness Solutions, Housing and…

Alameda County DA Ursula Jones Dickson Says Key to Optimal Use of DA’s Office Is Knowledge
Jones Dickson emphasized that each situation is “case-specific,” particularly when determining whether a matter is criminal or civil. She explained that significant documentation of criminal activity is generally necessary before the DA’s Office can intervene. The post Alameda…

Oakland Post: Week of September 16 – 22, 2026
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of September 16 - 22, 2026 The post Oakland Post: Week of September 16 – 22, 2026 first appeared on Post News Group .

Senior Info Fair: One Stop for Many Community Resources
The community is invited to attend the annual Senior Info Fair, a one-stop event connecting older adults, caregivers, and families with valuable resources. It's on Saturday, October 3, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Dublin Senior Center.

We Dance and Walk for a World Without ALS and Alzheimer’s
The San Francisco Walk to End Alzheimer’s and the Walk and Roll to Cure ALS are both scheduled for October. Denise Lum shares her heartfelt reasons for participating and invites Alameda to donate, attend, and raise awareness for families affected by these diseases.

Brian Herriot’s ‘Time Freedom’ Asks Why Wait Until Retirement to Own Your Time?
"Time Freedom" by Brian Herriot is reexamining the conventional American idea of dividing one's life into long, grueling working years and sudden complete autonomy at retirement. Karin K. Jensen praises the book, which provides a fresh view on money, freedom, and how to live a…

Mayor Congratulates Alameda Little League Teams on Fall Baseball District Sweep
Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft invited Alameda’s AAA Little League teams into City Hall on September 16 to celebrate a city-wide victory sweep of their Fall Baseball district championships. Desmond Bracken chats with the teams and the mayor about the beloved program.

Construction Update: Clement Avenue / Tilden Way Improvement Project, Transition to Stage 5
Starting today, Monday, September 21, Clement Avenue / Tilden Way Improvement Project construction will transition to Stage 5A, which includes a partial opening of the new roundabout at the intersection of Tilden Way / Blanding Avenue / Fernside Boulevard. Keep an eye out for new…

NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to…