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culture7 days ago•476 min saved

Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters Redefines Fashion as a Tranformative Heist

Cat Zhang of The Cut argues that Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters is the year’s standout fashion film—a maximalist, Seussical, Tim Burton–meets–Marxist romp about Oakland shoplifters who become community-oriented entrepreneurs. As Corvette (Keke Palmer) and friends challenge a power-hungry CEO (Demi Moore) with help from a garment worker (Poppy Liu) and a former Metro co-worker (Eiza Gonzalez), the film reveals a global conspiracy that oppresses workers, blending sharp style with a rallying call for labor rights and collective action.

via The Cut|

#boots-riley #culture #fashion

oakland-news8 days ago•3 min saved

East Oakland Crash Claims Three Pedestrians as Juvenile Driver Is Arrested

A juvenile driver speeding on 85th Avenue in East Oakland crashed into a parked vehicle and six pedestrians, killing three and injuring three others. The driver was arrested; police have not said whether alcohol or drugs were involved.

via SFist|

#crash #east-oakland #juvenile-driver

local-government8 days ago•10 min saved

Oakland City Administrator Resigns Over Degrading Texts About Female Staff

Oakland City Administrator Jestin Johnson resigns after an investigation confirmed crude, demeaning text messages about female staff; interim city administrator Betsy Lake will take over, following a statement from Mayor Barbara Lee.

via The Oaklandside|

#city-government #harassment #investigation

real-estate14 days ago•3 min saved

Oakland’s Housing Slump Splits the City Into Winners and Losers

Oakland’s typical home value was about $716,000 in March, down 8–9% year over year (roughly 11.4% in inflation-adjusted terms) and about 28% below the 2022 peak, with a split market: Rockridge and Claremont-Elmwood still see bidding activity, while downtown has double‑digit declines. Higher mortgage costs and condo fees keep affordability tight, with a mid-priced Oakland home costing around $3,680/month with 20% down, pushing buyers to wait out the market. National spring trends hint slight gains, but Oakland’s outcome will hinge on days-on-market, inventory changes, and rate movements, likely preserving a city divided between brisk neighborhoods and those needing sharper price adjustments.

via Hoodline|

#home-values #housing-market #micro-markets

local-news21 days ago•3 min saved

Bay Bridge Chaos: 70 Dirt Bikes Takeover Ends in Arrests and Bay Rescue

More than 70 dirt bikes and ATVs disrupted traffic on the Bay Bridge during a round-trip ride from Oakland to San Francisco; Oakland police, joined by SFPD and CHP, intercepted riders on the bridge, many fled, two were arrested, and one jumped into the Bay and was rescued as abandoned bikes were towed and all lanes reopened by about 7:15 pm.

via SFist|

#arrests #atvs #bay-bridge

technology23 days ago•3 min saved

Dancing Robot Bebop Delays Oakland–San Diego Southwest Flight

A humanoid robot named Bebop, rented for events, delayed a Southwest flight from Oakland to San Diego by about an hour while airline staff decided how to treat it as baggage; Southwest moved Bebop from the aisle to a window seat, removed its battery, and the plane proceeded to its destination.

via NBC Bay Area|

#bebop #oakland #robot

local-news23 days ago•3 min saved

Seven Injured as Oakland Driver Hits Pedestrians on Sidewalk, Flees

Early Saturday in Oakland's Uptown district, a driver in a red Hyundai drove onto the sidewalk on the 500 block of 18th Street, injuring seven pedestrians (including a 15-year-old) who had been at First Friday, then fled on foot with two passengers; two victims are in critical condition and police are seeking tips at 510-238-3426.

via SFist|

#first-friday #hit-and-run #local-news

us-news23 days ago•1 min saved

Week 1 of Musk v. Altman: Crowds, Cutouts, and the Oakland Courtroom

Week 1 of the Musk v. Altman case in Oakland drew about 200 spectators at any given time to the federal courthouse, watching from inside or an overflow room, while outside a Musk cutout signaled the high public interest amid the trial’s tightly controlled proceedings.

via NBC News|

#altman #courtroom #musk

travel24 days ago•4 min saved

Robot’s oversized battery delays Southwest flight from Oakland to San Diego

A human-like robot brought on board a Southwest flight from Oakland to San Diego caused a brief delay when its lithium battery exceeded the allowable size and had to be checked, with the robot dancing at the gate before the plane arrived about an hour late in San Diego.

via Los Angeles Times|

#flight-delay #lithium-battery #oakland

local27 days ago•3 min saved

Oakland Airport Rebranded as Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, Ending Branding Battle

Oakland and San Francisco officials settled a yearlong trademark dispute by renaming Oakland's airport to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport, resolving the branding clash with SFO and the Port of Oakland.

via NBC Bay Area|

#local #oakland #port-of-oakland

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Marcus Peters Takes the Helm at McClymonds High, Carrying on a Family Coaching Legacy

Marcus Peters is named head football coach at Oakland's McClymonds High School, succeeding his father Michael Peters who retired after 33 years and five state titles; Peters, a former NFL All-Pro, had served as a volunteer assistant and now aims to continue the program’s legacy.

via NBC Sports|

#coaching-change #high-school-football #marcus-peters

local2 months ago•4 min saved

Oakland's New Speed Cameras Begin Fining Drivers This Weekend

Oakland’s 35 automated speed cameras across 18 locations logged about 140,445 speeding incidents during a five-week warning period (roughly 3,600 per day); starting this Sunday, speeds of 11 mph+ over the limit will trigger mailed tickets starting at $50, with the city saying the data will inform safety improvements and future street investments.

via KQED|

#ab-645 #local #oakland

local2 months ago•4 min saved

Oakland Celebrates Alysa Liu's Olympic Glory Homecoming

Thousands gathered at Oakland City Hall to celebrate Alysa Liu, the Bay Area-born two-time Olympic gold medalist, who received a key to the city as local performers joined in a hometown homage; Liu spoke about her comeback, her Oakland roots, and said she is stepping back from the upcoming world championships with plans for next season.

via The Guardian|

#alysa-liu #figure-skating #homecoming

arts-and-community2 months ago•10 min saved

Oakland Revels in Alysa Liu's Olympic Gold Homecoming

Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu returned to Oakland for a fan-filled homecoming at Frank Ogawa Plaza and City Hall, where she was celebrated by officials, received the key to the city, and spoke about her Chinese heritage and Oakland roots as she becomes the first U.S. woman in 24 years to win Olympic gold in figure skating (earning two medals). The event featured performances by TURFinc and Kehlani, high school drumlines, and cameos by Bay Area stars, underscoring Oakland pride and Liu’s inspirational journey.

via The Oaklandside|

#alysa-liu #arts-and-community #city-hall-rally

crime2 months ago•2 min saved

Oakland Bar Shooting Claims Beloved Bay Area Teacher’s Life

English teacher Latetia Bobo, 33, of Caliber: Beta Academy in San Pablo, was killed in a mass shooting at EZ’s Lounge in Downtown Oakland; seven others were injured and a 25-year-old man died at a hospital. Oakland Police recovered several firearms at the scene; no arrests have been disclosed. Caliber Public Schools mourns her loss and honors her dedication to students and community.

via KTVU|

#caliber-public-schools #crime #ezs-lounge