94611 Community Pulse

Misplaced priorities in Alameda County DA's office amid 94611's safety woes:

• Violent crime up 20%—homicides and gun incidents rising, yet DA...

City government woes – crime surges, mayor scandals, low trust – fuel reform push. Voters may decide in 2026.

Key proposals for 94611 residents:
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School Leadership and Stability

• 🔥 Assistant Principals' Role: Assistant principals provide essential support to principals, teachers, and...

Get your family involved in Oakland's Earth Day events for hands-on environmental stewardship:

• Estuary Cleanup April 11: Paddle or walk to remove...

Celebrating Oakland's diverse spirit at Peralta Hacienda:

• 1,500 attendees braved hot weather for Buddhist ceremonies, youth dances, traditional...

Vital behind-the-scenes work in Oakland schools:

• Support teachers & students: Manage discipline, anticipate issues, provide calm & consistency
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Accessible wellness for 94611 families: Community Taiji Qigong classes Tuesdays/Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm at 4130 Telegraph Ave (94609).

• All levels...

• Massive shortfall: $9-12M in annual uncollected business taxes, totaling ~$34M gap 2021-2024 amid $101-123M yearly revenue.
• Budget hit:...

Oakland Cultural Festivals

• 🔥 Hiero Day Hip Hop Festival: Oakland's annual free hip hop festival by Hieroglyphics Imperium features Del tha...

Maintain and expand funding for community intervention programs that reduce violence and build trust. These community-based solutions work for safer neighborhoods.

Mark your calendars for Hiero Day, Oakland's vibrant annual free festival drawing over 8,500 fans for West Coast hip hop, community, and independent...

• Neighborhood arts: Creative Sips: Night of Art + Spirits at 4027 Broadway, 94611—perfect for creative community nights.
• Local wellness: Community...

Schools and Family Programs

• 🔥 Teacher Housing Launch: Oakland is launching a first-of-its-kind affordable housing project for teachers thanks...

• New YouTube video announces events at Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland for the week of April 5, 2026
• Led by Senior Pastor Dr. Jacqueline A....

• Final warnings issued: Gov. Newsom gave 15 cities/counties 30 days to comply with housing plans or face AG referral.
• Enforcement ramps up: Housing...

• First-of-its-kind affordable housing for Oakland teachers launches, letting them live where they work
• Backed by local nonprofit The Oakland Fund
• Seen as a national model for educator support
• Key win for schools and families in our community

Boost family cultural ties in Oakland with these Bay Area Korean language programs:

• Children & Adult Classes: Fun Korean learning for all ages
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Oakland's First Fridays returns with Oakland Blooms theme, focusing on healing after March's off-site shooting.

• Good crowds on Telegraph Ave, but...

Schools & Education

• 🔥 Teacher Housing Program: Oakland launched 'Rooted,' a new affordable housing program offering below-market rents to OUSD...

Key update on East Oakland road safety: Alameda County DA dismissed vehicular manslaughter charges against Bryan Castaneda-Rodriguez in the July 2024...