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Eli’s Mile High Club starts closure countdown, and Seniore’s Pizza shutters Berkeley branch

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/09/elis-mile-high-seniore-pizza-closed/

Published: October 9, 2026 19:00

Eli’s Mile High Club starts closure countdown, and Seniore’s Pizza shutters Berkeley branch A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

OUSD and an oversight committee are dueling over how funding for college and career programs was spent

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/09/ousd-college-career-parcel-tax-funding/

Published: October 9, 2026 18:22

OUSD and an oversight committee are dueling over how funding for college and career programs was spent OUSD used $3.5 million in parcel tax reserves to trim its deficit, and says this was a legal, long-planned move. A citizens oversight commission says…

Sex trafficking has victimized people in Oakland’s District 2 for decades. What can the next councilmember do?

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/09/district-2-oakland-city-council-race-sex-trafficking/

Published: October 9, 2026 17:01

Sex trafficking has victimized people in Oakland’s District 2 for decades. What can the next councilmember do? Charlene Wang is trying to set up a survivor support fund while fining buyers. Nate Adams wants to focus on prevention and services.

Celebrate the Black Panther Party’s 60th anniversary at these Oakland events

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/08/60th-anniversary-black-panther-party-events/

Published: October 8, 2026 16:00

Celebrate the Black Panther Party’s 60th anniversary at these Oakland events The influential movement was founded in Oakland in October 1966, and the Town is marking the occasion with exhibits, workshops, concerts, a gala and community events.

New fireboat makes debut in Oakland, will help safeguard the waterfront

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/07/bay-wolf-oakland-fire-department-new-fire-boat/

Published: October 8, 2026 00:28

New fireboat makes debut in Oakland, will help safeguard the waterfront The Bay Wolf was christened at a ceremony on Wednesday, but the vessel had already sprung into action last week to douse a warehouse fire near Brooklyn Basin.

Sheng Thao’s trial is next week. Here’s your cheat sheet

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/07/sheng-thao-trial-duong-corruption-facts/

Published: October 7, 2026 20:22

Sheng Thao’s trial is next week. Here’s your cheat sheet FBI raids and bribery allegations have sent political shockwaves through Oakland for more than two years. Now, a jury will decide the fates of Thao, Andre Jones, and the Duongs.

This week in Oakland: the last Roots game at the Coliseum, and the ‘Indigenous Voices’ exhibit at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/06/oakland-events-things-to-do-october-7-to-11/

Published: October 6, 2026 23:30

This week in Oakland: the last Roots game at the Coliseum, and the ‘Indigenous Voices’ exhibit at Peralta Hacienda Historical Park Other events include a Hieroglyphics listening party, short docs at Grand Lake Theater, and the “Art of Sneakers” showcase.

33 East Bay officials call to censure AC Transit director Joel Young

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/06/ac-transit-director-joel-young-censure-harassment/

Published: October 6, 2026 22:37

33 East Bay officials call to censure AC Transit director Joel Young Oakland councilmembers Unger, Ramachandran and Wang are among the current and former elected officials calling for Young to be stripped of his committee assignments after a finding of…

Grocery Outlet sets Lake Merritt opening date, plus a new lunch window in Uptown and more openings

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/06/shattuck-butter-gioia-gold-bean-little-gem-open/

Published: October 6, 2026 19:00

Grocery Outlet sets Lake Merritt opening date, plus a new lunch window in Uptown and more openings A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Pedestrian is killed in hit-and-run by Lake Merritt after postponed road improvements

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/05/pedestrian-killed-hit-and-run-lakeside-drive-17th-street/

Published: October 5, 2026 23:46

Pedestrian is killed in hit-and-run by Lake Merritt after postponed road improvements The corner of 17th Street and Lakeside Drive, where the fatality took place, had been redesigned with pedestrian and cyclist protections. But construction was postponed.

What East Bay restaurants have learned from swapping gas for electric

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/05/east-bay-restaurant-conversions-electric/

Published: October 5, 2026 19:07

What East Bay restaurants have learned from swapping gas for electric Electric kitchen conversions are expensive, but as California weans itself off fossil fuels, these chefs say it’s good for food quality, climate and health.

A guide to Oakland voter guides for the 2026 election

https://oaklandside.org/2026/10/05/oakland-endorsements-voter-guides-list/

Published: October 5, 2026 16:46

A guide to Oakland voter guides for the 2026 election The Oaklandside doesn't make endorsements. But lots of local political and advocacy groups do, and their informed opinions can help you fill in your ballot.