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Oakland officials broke ground on a protected bike lane today, honoring four-year-old Maia Correia, who died in a bicycle collision two years ago. The new infrastructure aims to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians along Lakeshore Avenue. Community leaders emphasized the importance of preventing future tragedies through improved road design.
An East Bay family mourns the loss of their 22-year-old son, Raymond Orozco, who was fatally stabbed while intervening in a fight in San Jose. At a vigil held at Lake Merritt, his family expressed their grief and hope for justice as police identify a person of interest but have not yet made an arrest.
Chef Reem Assil is reopening her Arab bakery, Reem's, in Oakland's Jack London Square this fall after five years in San Francisco. The new location will utilize a worker-owned model to promote generational wealth among employees, and the menu will feature beloved items like saj flatbread wraps and halawa cookies.
Latin jazz musician Pete Escovedo, celebrating his 90th birthday, showcases his artwork in a new tour across California. His paintings, currently exhibited at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts in San Francisco, reflect deep emotions stemming from his childhood experiences. Escovedo aims to connect with audiences through his vibrant art, which he describes as a release of his inner feelings.
The Hemming Family Trust purchased the historic Greyhound bus station in Oakland for $2.3 million with plans for renovation. The new owners aim to transform the station into a retail, entertainment, and housing complex, although specific plans for a dance hall have not been confirmed.
Residents in Oakland are employing guerrilla tactics to improve road safety, spurred by tragic incidents like the death of teacher Marvin Boomer. The latest episode of the Oaklandside 510 podcast discusses these community efforts and ongoing city projects to address safety concerns. The show also covers recent local headlines, including city security and infrastructure plans.
Alameda County inspectors shut down Jade Palace, a Chinese restaurant in the Dimond District, on July 22 due to faulty equipment. The restaurant's management reported that new equipment has been ordered, but it will take at least another week to install and comply with county regulations before reopening.
A bill in California aiming to increase accountability for PG&E and other for-profit utilities has stalled in the Oakland City Council. Advocates expressed concerns that PG&E exerted political pressure to withdraw support for Senate Bill 332, which seeks stricter audits and ties executive pay to safety performance.
A pair of bald eagles and their two eaglets have attracted bird watchers in Piedmont, California. These eaglets represent the first bald eagle chicks in the Oakland area in recent history, highlighting the success of conservation efforts following the DDT ban.
The California Highway Patrol arrested a man linked to two freeway shootings in the East Bay over a span of hours. The first incident injured a driver on Highway 4, while the second shooting on Highway 24 resulted in no injuries but damaged a vehicle. The suspect fled into Solano County, where officers apprehended him after he discarded a gun and two magazines.