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Oakland’s plan to revamp downtown is 8 years in the making
WEBNov 8, 2023 · What areas of downtown Oakland are included, and what is the plan meant to do? The Downtown Oakland Specific Plan is one of nine neighborhood-specific plans that have been created by the city of Oakland, each setting forth a vision for making their respective areas more “sustainable and vibrant” for residents, businesses, and visitors.. The plan defines downtown as the neighborhoods and ...
A guide to affordable housing in Oakland - The Oaklandside
WEBIf you listed the annual incomes of everyone in this region, the AMI would be the amount in the middle of the list. The AMI in the Alameda County region is currently $103,550 for a one-person household and $118,300 for a two-person household. When apartments become available, you are given the maximum and sometimes the …
What we know about the FBI’s search of Oakland ... - The …
WEBJun 20, 2024 · FBI agents carried out four raids today in Oakland. They searched Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s home as well as the homes of David and Andy Duong. The Duong family owns California Waste Solutions, which has a multi-million dollar contract with the city for curbside recycling services. FBI agents were also busy searching California Waste ...
Homeless? Unhoused? Word choice matters when reporting on …
WEBNov 10, 2020 · “This is just my living situation, not my mental state,” says Tiara D. Swearington, who identifies as an “urban camper.” Credit: Natalie Orenstein There are also times when we prioritize accessibility and clarity.
Oakland caps rent increases at 3% - The Oaklandside
WEBJun 1, 2022 · Property owners have been able to raise rents by the CPI each year, usually somewhere between 1-3%. The highest rate that Oakland has seen since that formula took effect was 3.6% in 2003. This year, however, soaring inflation rates resulted in a CPI of 6.7%, set to go into effect July 1. The revelation stunned many renters and …
Oakland ransomware attack: City makes partial recovery - The …
WEBFeb 22, 2023 · Some city services have returned to Oakland two weeks after a ransomware attack caused network outages and rendered many non-emergency systems inoperable.. The city issued a brief statement online Monday announcing wireless internet in city facilities had been restored, as well as access to public computers. All public library branches are also once again able to offer scanning, printing ...
Where did it go wrong for Sheng Thao? - The Oaklandside
WEBby Natalie Orenstein July 8, 2024, 1:43 p.m. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's 19 months in office have been marked by disaster. Credit: Amir Aziz. On Feb. 15, 2023, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao walked up to a podium in a room at City Hall. Three masked police officers stood solemnly behind her.
Doc film tells the story of an Oakland mural that sparked a …
WEBNov 11, 2021 · Not long ago, the corner of 14th and Alice was also home to a massive mural titled Universal Language—a colorful love letter to Oakland’s multiculturalism, featuring portraits of revered local artists and community leaders, created by artists Desi Mundo and Pancho Pescador of the Community Renovation Project.But in 2016, the city’s Planning Commission approved the construction of a new ...
Oakland landlords could raise rents if a tenant illegally sublets ...
WEBApr 28, 2021 · At Tuesday’s meeting of the City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee, officials voted to send a new ordinance that would give landlords and subtenants new rights to the full council for a vote in May. But the councilmembers voted to postpone enforcement of the rent-increase rule until the COVID-19 crisis is over.