The Oaklandside

Speed cameras caught half a million speedsters in 6 months. Many aren’t from Oakland A new city report found that the speed camera on 73rd Avenue in East Oakland caught the most speeding drivers of any of 35 camera locations. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/9MM-for-Trees-1600x1067.jpg" /> Most speeders in Oakland just got warnings. But of 194,000 citations, most went to non-Oakland addresses. Mayor Lee has declared success, saying drivers are already slowing down.

Meta trial claiming platforms addicted children begins in Oakland California Attorney General Rob Bonta arrives at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse for a high-profile trial of Meta on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Oakland. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/AP26230566107039-1600x1067.jpg" /> California’s Attorney General argues the social media giant misled the public about the mental health impacts of Instagram and Facebook on its youngest users.

Who qualified for Oakland’s November election? Oakland City Hall. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/large-OAK_CityHall_Drone-7.jpg" /> Fewer candidates qualified to run for mayor and City Council, compared to recent years. But OUSD looks set for some hotly contested races.

‘The park cared for me’: Lincoln Rec Center rebuild breaks ground — will include a resilience hub Community members celebrate the redevelopment of the Lincoln Recreation Center in Oakland on July 30, 2026. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/large-7U7A5782.jpg" /> The Oakland Chinatown park is getting a big makeover, including an innovative hub to strengthen the community against climate change, fires, power outages and other threats.