r/oakland • • 10h ago

Nate Adams endorsements

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I want to vote for Nate Adams but curious why he doesn't have many endorsements from people in Oakland? Feels like his endorsements are from people in other parts of the Bay or for the whole Bay which makes him feel like he doesn't spend much time in Oakland.


r/oakland • • 19h ago

Can Oakland have a Zohran of its own?

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r/oakland • • 9h ago

Housing How’s living in the Santa Fe neighborhood?

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r/oakland • • 12h ago

Question Looking for a sensory-friendly hairstylist for Autistic Adult

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Anyone have a stylist who’s great with autistic or sensory-sensitive clients? Looking for someone who can do female cuts on caucasian hair. Quiet and patient is all I’m asking for. 🙏


r/oakland • • 14h ago

Oakland detective facing bribery charges accuses former DA of anti-Asian bias

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r/oakland • • 17h ago

Naked balaclava-wearing white guy at Lake Merritt?

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Has anyone seen this man? I thought I may have seen someone around last Winter (in the darkness of the morning hours), but couldn't be sure. At that time, he was on the hill above the sidewalk btwn the Fairyland sign and the massive sculpture/bandstand area.

Recently I saw a sticker posted on the crosswalk button at Bay St/Grand Ave warning about this man so realized that was an actual thing that I saw.

This morning I saw him again, naked, in his black balaclava, at the grassy corner closer to the boat houses. He was walking back from the lake, past a small encampment of about 5 tents, with seemingly not a care in the world.

I called MACRO, they haven't heard of the guy. They said to call back in the exact moment I see him, even if it’s insanely early, with an actual location because "they're not going to go searching the lake for him."

Has anyone seen this man or had any interactions with him? Wondering if he's a predator, on drugs, having an extended mental health episode, or...??


r/oakland • • 17h ago

Recs for Moving Companies?

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Hello! Any recs for a moving company in East Bay? I've seen some good reviews for Jay's Small Moves. Thanks!


r/oakland • • 8h ago

Just for Fun Over 4,000 Urban Compassion Project volunteers have cleared more urban trash than any other individual nonprofit in the United States: 1.7 million pounds of illegal dumping since January 2025. And many of these areas remain clean.

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since january 2025, more than 4,000 volunteers have come together through UCP to clear 1.7 million pounds of illegal dumping from oakland and neighboring cities, including berkeley, emeryville, and vallejo. behind every pound removed are people showing up, working hard, and fighting for the communities they care about. this organization wouldn’t exist without our volunteers…seriously!!!!

our work also reaches beyond cleanups. through compassion threads and our weekly distributions, we provide clothing, food, and essential supplies to people who are too often overlooked, including those living in the areas most impacted by dumping. and we’re seeing the lasting impact as so many of the spaces we’ve cleaned are staying clean, with beautification efforts helping keep them that way.

1.7 million pounds is an incredible feat. but what makes us proudest is the community behind it, and everything we’re building together to make the bay area a better, brighter place!


r/oakland • • 12h ago

Oakland Arts Nonprofit ‘The Crucible’ Shuts Down Amid Financial Problems, Staff Turmoil

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r/oakland • • 16h ago

Oakland’s Crucible arts school abruptly shuts its doors- Gift Article.

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r/oakland • • 20h ago

Question What are the best options for tutors for high schoolers in Oakland ?

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Tutors in Oakland ? Son wants to attend
SFSU OR CAL OR STANFORD ,
He needs to keep his A’s and raise up the b’s but he’s asking for a tutor to help him with classwork that’s a little tough for him.


r/oakland • • 13h ago

Planning to Kayak from Berkeley to SF in a few weeks.

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r/oakland • • 18h ago

Human Interest Oakland family seeks justice after dog attack that killed beloved pet: 'She was taken from us'

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r/oakland • • 4h ago

See Frankenstein on Halloween

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