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Oakland Councilmember Ken Houston proposes the Encampment Abatement Policy to expedite the closure of homeless camps on sidewalks and involving vehicles, bypassing advance notice requirements. The proposal aims to address unsafe conditions in the city and respond to increased homelessness following a Supreme Court ruling allowing outdoor sleeping bans.
Kien Svay Cafe has opened in East Oakland, offering authentic Cambodian street food. Berkeley's Melt Me introduces innovative ice cream flavors, including cheddar cheese and walnut praline. Mugunghwa has expanded into Oakland, serving traditional Korean dishes.
Sydney Arkin, owner of Bad Walter’s Bootleg Ice Cream, creates unique ice cream flavors inspired by her childhood and advertising background. The shop, which opened in September 2024, offers around 115 flavors, all lactose-free, and features creative names that enhance their appeal. Arkin's innovative approach includes collaborations with local businesses, such as Rize Up Bakery, to develop new flavors.
Bryan Keith Hall, sentenced to time served for a 2022 stabbing, shot and killed parole agent Joshua Byrd in Oakland. District attorneys blame each other for Hall's lenient plea deal that allowed his early release. Hall now faces multiple charges, including murder and robbery.
The California DMV has filed a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging the company misled consumers regarding the self-driving capabilities of its vehicles. The DMV seeks a 30-day suspension of Tesla's sales and manufacturing in California, citing safety concerns linked to its Autopilot feature. Critics argue that Tesla's marketing claims are dangerous and misleading.
Oakland's installation of vertical bollards at the intersection of 82nd Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard has significantly reduced sideshow activity, according to local residents and business owners. The city plans to invest $1.4 million in further sideshow prevention measures, following positive feedback from the community.
Freehold Communities aims to revive the stalled Oak Knoll housing project in Oakland, with construction on 290 homes set to begin by early 2026. Despite city approvals, challenges such as high interest rates and construction costs hinder progress. Local residents express frustration over the long delays in the project’s development.
An Oakland couple's vacation at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas turned disastrous when a leaking ceiling drenched their room. After reaching out to 7 On Your Side, the couple received a full refund and an apology from hotel management. The hotel attributed the leak to a cracked clean water pipe, not sewage.
Oakland leaders report a 50% reduction in shootings over 18 months due to the reimplementation of the Ceasefire violence prevention strategy. The city aims to educate residents on the program's success during teach-ins at local venues. Mayor Barbara Lee emphasizes the program's focus on a small segment of the population responsible for most violence.
Mayor Barbara Lee announced plans to enhance Oakland's accessibility for people with mobility issues following a settlement agreement from a lawsuit filed by residents using wheelchairs. The city will retrofit 11,000 curb ramps and repair 78,000 sidewalks over the next 25 years, pending judicial approval of the settlement.