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The OaklandsideReportingBy Eli Wolfe
Oakland residents are increasingly optimistic about the city’s future, according to a new poll

Oakland residents are increasingly optimistic about the city’s future, according to a new poll A recent poll showed an increasing number of Oaklanders feel optimistic about the city. But few, 35%, think downtown is “vibrant.” " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/large-Downtown-Glassy-Towers-6.jpg" /> A chamber of commerce survey found Oaklanders are feeling safer, approve of the mayor and their councilmembers — but disapprove of OUSD.

The OaklandsideReportingBy Natalie Orenstein
Blighted property owners now face $10K daily fines in Oakland

Blighted property owners now face $10K daily fines in Oakland Owners of properties declared nuisances will see steeper fines under Councilmember Zac Unger’s law. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/large-asap-squatter-removal-3.jpg" /> The City Council boosted penalties for repeat nuisance violations, in hopes of deterring graffiti, trash, and weeds.

The OaklandsideReportingBy El Tímpano, Vanessa G. Sánchez
The cost of one Oakland father’s deportation

The cost of one Oakland father’s deportation Liseth M. embraces her 10-year-old son, Mateo, in East Oakland on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The family faces possible eviction after immigration agents deported her husband to Honduras in September. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/10.10.2026-FamilySeperation-03-1-scaled-1-1600x1064.webp" /> A surge in immigration arrests is leaving one East Oakland family without income — and the limited resources meant to help them are running dry.