Oakland homeless camps continue to grow
Elizabeth Orozco,
Contributor
October 2, 2017
Filed under Metro
In recent decades, Oakland’s homeless population have grappled with rising housing costs coupled with scarce affordable options. The growing number of homeless people continues to rise, according to EveryOne Home’s survey conducted in January. The bustling tent cities have put pressure on Oakland of...
36 confirmed dead in Oakland warehouse fire
Louis LaVenture,
Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2016
Family, friends and community members gathered near 1305 31st Avenue in East Oakland on Sunday night, the site of the horrific fire that claimed the lives of at least 36 people. Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly confirmed on Wednesday at a press conference that Alameda County fire and rescue c...
