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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.

Barbara Lee
EducationHistorically Black CollegesOakland
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.

Barbara Lee
Government Operations and PoliticsData CentersOakland
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.

Barbara Lee
Government Operations and PoliticsOakland