Bay Area/ Oakland/ Community & Society
Published on October 16, 2019
Top Oakland news: City loses Measure AA lawsuit; oldest African and Caribbean grocer closes; morePhoto: ChrisDag/Flickr

Missed the most recent top news in Oakland? Read on for everything you need to know.

Oakland loses Measure AA lawsuit, judge calls it a ‘fraud on voters’

Judge agrees with plaintiffs in Measure AA lawsuit after City Council voted to approve measure, which did not have enough votes, judge said.

Read the full story on East Bay Times.

Photos: Scraper Bike Lane part of 90th Avenue repaving, redesign project in Oakland

The City of Oakland’s Department of Transportation has collaborated with the Scraper Bike Team in the 90th Avenue redesign and repaving project.

Read the full story on East Bay Times.

Man shot in West Oakland

A shooting in West Oakland Tuesday morning left a man wounded.

Read the full story on East Bay Times.

Oakland Athletics bench Coach Ryan Christenson reportedly set to interview for Pittsburgh Pirates manager opening

According to reports, the Pirates will start the search for a new manager next week.

Read the full story on CBS Pittsburgh.

Bay Area’s oldest African and Caribbean grocer closes after 42 years

The owner of Oakland’s Specialty Foods, Inc., the first Bay Area market to specialize in African and Caribbean food products, is hopeful that a buyer will continue the shop’s legacy.

Read the full story on East Bay Times.


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