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After protesters clashed with police and halted construction at the park, the city weighed temporarily suspending its ban, amid concerns that outside law enforcement agencies wouldn’t provide backup If needed.

Saturday marked a joyous occasion for many of Berkeley’s independent bookstores – the celebration of Independent Bookstore Day. 

By Zack Haber Workers at Moe’s Books in Berkeley agreed to their first union contract with store ownership on November 23. The agreement has given them a $20 minimum wage, dental insurance, more paid vacation days, a new procedure for filing grievances, and job security protections. “I think this is a good, solid contract, and […]| By Zack Haber Workers at Moe’s Books in Berkeley agreed to their first union contract with store ownership on November 23. The agreement has given them a $20 ...

Moe’s Books workers voted to ratify its first union contract on Tuesday, securing wage raises and additional COVID-19 safety measures.

This year the Club will honor Pamela George, daughter of John George, who was the first African American elected to the Alameda Board of Supervisors in 1978.  Come on the 16th to meet Pamela (virtually) and hear more about her work as well her father.

A request for a ballot measure called the “Housing Affordability and Tax Cut Act of 2022” has been submitted to the California Attorney General’s office.

The Oakland Post spoke to five different Moe’s workers. When we asked them why they were protesting, they claimed they were concerned about what they saw as “union-busting tactics,” low wages, and understaffing.

Bureau of Forensic Services employees who participated in celebrating last week’s National Forensic Week were congratulated by Randy Wampler, laboratory director for the Solano County District Attorney’s Office, Bureau of Forensic Services. 

The Madame X Academy is about sparking the imagination in kids because inspiration stimulates innovation. Building community also matters, because if they’re comfortable with who they are, nothing can stop them from reaching their full potential.

We all have some Hispanic heritage in California, whether we own it or not. The style, the language, the names of our cities and streets. All an homage to our link to Spain.