Bay Area/ Oakland/ Community & Society
Published on May 31, 2019
Top Oakland news: 2 wounded in shooting; Oakland poised to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms; morePhoto: Jesse Richmond/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Oakland.

BART recovers from major delays due to automatic switching issues in Oakland

BART is reporting major delays in all directions as a track routing issue is stopping trains in downtown Oakland early Thursday morning.

Read the full story on ABC Bay Area, KGO.

ATF investigator testifies no cause found for Ghost Ship fire in Oakland

Just how did the Ghost Ship fire start? It's a question that remains unanswered to this day more than two and half years later and one that the defense wants to use to their clients' advantage.

Read the full story on ABC Bay Area, KGO.

Two wounded in West Oakland shooting

Two men were wounded in a West Oakland shooting Thursday afternoon

Read the full story on East Bay Times.

Oakland is closer to becoming 2nd US city to decriminalize hallucinogenic mushrooms

Oakland is one step closer to becoming the second city in the United States to decriminalize entheogenic plants, including hallucinogenic “magic” mushrooms. The resolution, presented by City Council member Noel Gallo, would allow for plant-based hallucinogenic practices in Oakland. 

Read the full story on KTLA 5 News.


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