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Oakland
Empty seats, feral cats, angry fans: Oakland A's push for new home as crowds stay away
by
Matt Levin
May 11, 2022
Some fans are convinced the team is trying to keep fans away as it eyes a potential new home in Las Vegas.
How surging anti-Asian violence is taking its toll on Asian-owned businesses
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Minju Park
Apr 12, 2021
Reported hate crimes against Asian Americans in 2020 rose almost 150% in 16 of America’s biggest cities, according to an analysis of police data.
In Oakland and elsewhere, health care is investing in affordable housing
Mar 12, 2019
Kensington Gardens' experience is indicative of a developing trend.
Voters in a California city weigh taxing vacant properties to help ease homelessness
Oct 11, 2018
If the Oakland measure is approved, it would be the state's first such tax.
Some Oakland residents fear evictions following deadly warehouse fire
Dec 15, 2016
A few days after the fire, worried residents packed Oakland City Hall to ask for a moratorium on evictions.
Bay Area fire highlights region's housing issues
Dec 5, 2016
Thirty-six people have died in a warehouse fire in Oakland. Authorities say the death toll could rise significantly.
Oakland, California, might be the center of gentrification
by
Molly Wood
, Hayley Hershman
and Cerise Castle
Aug 19, 2016
To understand the process, look at 2523 Martin Luther King Junior Way.
For public good, not for profit.
Tech boom starts to transform Oakland real estate
by
Molly Wood
Jan 19, 2016
Commercial real-estate developers scramble to keep up with next-gen office demands
Oakland struggles to be the anti-San Francisco
by
Molly Wood
Jan 12, 2016
As the tech boom spreads to the East Bay, the city tries to maintain its character
Silicon Valley comes to Oakland
by
Sam Harnett
Jun 25, 2014
The tech start-up scene in Oakland is distinguishing itself with diversity.