Classrooms are getting too hot. OUSD finally has a plan to cool them
After months of community pressure, Oakland Unified School District staff outlined what they’ll do this summer to make classrooms less sweltering during August and September heat waves.
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Before the EZ’s Lounge mass shooting, warnings surfaced at another nightclub with the same owner
Fights and illegal alcohol sales allegedly swirled around Lava Lounge, a KONO venue. Neighbors say the city should have closed it sooner.
city hall
Judge hears environmental lawsuits against Oakland airport over expansion
Environmental groups say plans to grow OAK don’t take into account the health of East Oakland residents. Port officials say they’ve considered solid evidence.
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Education equity
Skyline High School excels at sending students to U.C. colleges
A San Francisco Chronicle analysis of U.C. admissions data and high school demographics showed Skyline punching above its weight.
roads & transit
Vision I-980: architects and engineers compete to design the future of the highway
The multiyear project, which could result in the highway’s demolition, has hit phase two, with a design firm competition. Proposals are due today, with an announcement expected in May.
Arts & Community
This week in Oakland: two events honoring the music legacy of Prince
Other events include a craft fair at a community garden in Laurel, a tutorial on searching newspaper archives, and the East Bay Rowing Club regatta at the estuary.
New smoothie spot on Park Blvd; Tay Ho open despite break-in
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Features & Guides
Housing & Homelessness
Ken Houston’s homeless camp policy passes, after months of debate
Oakland can tow more RVs and close camps without always offering shelter. But people can’t be arrested for being homeless.
Health & Environment
After three days of heavy rain, how wet did Oakland get?
Precipitation was more than double what’s normal for early April, but Oakland is still lagging for moisture overall.
Business
Women and wealth: Tips for navigating your lifelong financial journeyÂ
JPMorganChase recommends working with a financial advisor and offers tools for getting educated about investing.
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We’re working with Oakland students to deepen our schools coverage
12 Oakland public high schoolers are getting journalism training, mentorship, and an opportunity to collaborate on reporting through a paid fellowship at our newsroom.
Oaklandside’s Ashley McBride, Callie Rhoades receive First Amendment award
The pair are being honored by the First Amendment Coalition with its Free Speech and Open Government Award for their reporting last year on the lead crisis in Oakland public schools.
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