How to tell the difference between the sounds of gunfire and holiday explosives in Oakland this Fourth of July.
Category: Health & Environment
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Oakland and Berkeley to close roads on Fourth of July, citing fire risk
Fireworks remain prohibited in most of the East Bay.
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‘Like a box of kindling’: Why does this West Oakland house keep burning and endangering the neighborhood?
Firefighters, building inspectors, and neighbors are struggling to prevent a long-empty building from sparking a blaze that could threaten the entire block.
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California has had a wet two years. What does that mean for Oaklanders and their environment?
More groundwater, taller grasses, and a lot of sneezing.
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Oakland’s long-awaited Vegetation Management Plan tackles decades of wildfire concerns
Herbicides and prescribed burning are some of the techniques on the table for the new plan, but funding may make implementation difficult.
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Are Oakland hills homeowners willing to pay a tax for fire prevention?
Voters might be asked in November to resurrect a special fund to pay for brush clearing and boosted fire patrols.
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The bison in the Oakland Zoo are here to right a historical wrong
The zoo has been partnering with the Blackfeet Nation in Montana to restore these culturally significant animals to their ancestral home.
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East Oakland renters sue landlord after fire left them without electricity
Expenses have piled up and renters say they’re breathing fumes from a generator. The property owner says he’s doing everything he can to fix the problem.
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How Bay Area scientists and environmentalists are prepping for future harmful algal blooms
The 2022 “red tide” that devastated Lake Merritt is one of the big talking points at this year’s State of the Estuary Conference.
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How to stay safe on Bay Area trails this summer
The region has lots of trails for you to explore–and plenty of perils to avoid. Here’s our guide.
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Most Oaklanders live 10 minutes from a park—but those parks are not equitably distributed
Oakland has ranked 52nd out of 100 cities in the Trust for Public Land’s annual ParkScore rating.
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Brooklyn Basin: More homes or a bigger park?
Developers say it makes sense to build 90 homes on a waterfront property set to become green space. Estuary Park advocates are incensed.
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Kevin the Rockridge peacock is Oakland’s newest iconic bird
Or is his name Bob?
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West Oakland metal recycling fire sparks innovative environmental program
Regulators teamed up with the community to create a new fast-acting task force and enforce anti-pollution laws.
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Flyers, welcome to ‘San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport’
Oakland’s Port Commission finalized the OAK’s new name that puts “San Francisco” first.
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Community leaders in deep East Oakland are working to improve air quality
Low-income communities of color are disproportionately harmed by air pollution. East Oakland is embarking on a process that aims to let the community have their say on how to fix it.
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Rattlesnake season is here. Here’s how to stay safe
East Bay Regional Park District has issued a rattlesnake advisory.
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Ride to Raimondi: The Oakland Ballers want you to walk and bike to games
The new local baseball team’s founders—who have a history running bike businesses—want to help fans get safely and sustainably to games.
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Local ecologist’s graphic novel comes to life for East Oakland middle schoolers
After reading about author Tiffany Yap’s book in The Oaklandside, a local teacher fundraised to bring it to his classroom in a special way.
