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The OaklandsideReportingBy Ashley McBride
A historically Black college in Oakland? A task force is dreaming

A historically Black college in Oakland? A task force is dreaming The entrance to Howard University, among the most prominent historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, in the United States. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AP26205761824174-1600x1067.jpg" /> There's never been an undergraduate HBCU in the West. Now Mayor Lee has joined with business and nonprofit leaders to attract one to Oakland.

The OaklandsideReportingBy Ahamad Fuwad
A movement against data centers gains steam in Oakland

A movement against data centers gains steam in Oakland Data center opponents have been organizing for weeks, seeking more regulation and perhaps even a moratorium or ban on data center construction in Oakland. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/large-PSL_DataCenter_DT-Oakland-8.jpg" /> AI industry critics want Oakland to hit the brakes on a possible downtown data center before other proposals emerge.

The OaklandsideReportingBy Oaklandside
2026 Oakland voter guide: What to know about the November election

2026 Oakland voter guide: What to know about the November election Oakland voters will weigh in on ballot measures and local races by Nov. 3, 2026. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/large-20260503_Ballots_EG_040.jpg" /> Oakland mayor, City Council, and school board seats are on the ballot alongside the governor’s race and a slew of state propositions. How and where to vote, key dates, and more.

The OaklandsideReportingBy Natalie Orenstein
AI-generated ads have come to Oakland politics. Accessible solution — or risky deception?

AI-generated ads have come to Oakland politics. Accessible solution — or risky deception? Artificially generated visuals are popping up in the political landscape in Oakland this election season. " data-large-file="https://oaklandside.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/online-AI-ads-1.jpg" /> Slowly but surely, more campaigns are using videos and songs made with artificial intelligence. We asked local candidates and experts about the implications.