East Oakland
Coverage of East Oakland in the Nexus archive.
- City oversight of major East Oakland landlord extended
City oversight of a major East Oakland landlord, the Mann family, has been extended. A 2021 court ruling found the Mann family liable for dangerous conditions at their properties, leading to ongoing legal disputes between the landlord and the city.
- Santa Rosa Police search for woman missing for 5 weeks
The Santa Rosa Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate Makayla Slayton, a 33-year-old woman who has been missing for five weeks and is believed to be heading toward East Oakland. Slayton's family has not heard from her since she left her home in Santa Rosa.
- 'It just broke me down': Family mourns Oakland man killed while walking dog before work
A 47-year-old Oakland man, Jermaine Newton, was shot and killed in East Oakland before work. A vigil was held near his home to mourn him.
- Oakland police investigate death of man found shot near 580 entrance
Jermaine Newton, a 47-year-old City of Oakland employee, was shot and killed while walking his dog near Old Quarry Loop and Leona Drive in East Oakland. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred blocks from Newton’s home.
- Push to shutter Oakland charter school hinges on a misguided approach to accountability
Jerry Brown argues that the push to close Aspire Golden State Preparatory Academy in East Oakland, a charter school serving low-income students of color, relies on a narrow interpretation of performance data. The school, which has high graduation rates despite students starting three years behind, is criticized for using a single high-stakes math assessment to justify its closure, contradicting California's broader school accountability framework.
- A stretch of East Bay Greenway is finally complete in East Oakland
A stretch of the East Bay Greenway in East Oakland has been completed, with more sections planned over the next few years as part of a 16-mile project.
- Survivor of deadly East Oakland crash outraged after teen suspect released on house arrest
A man injured in a deadly East Oakland crash is angry after the 17-year-old suspected of driving into him and a crowd on a sidewalk was released on house arrest. The survivor expressed frustration and outrage over the suspect's release.
- Oakland seniors raise alarm over conditions at affordable housing complex
Seniors at Oakland Station, an affordable housing complex in East Oakland, report severe issues including roach infestations, trash, and unsafe conditions. Tenants, including Linda Wade and Isabelle Ruiz, allege management and city authorities have failed to address these problems despite repeated complaints.
- 2 AR-style pistols, multiple firearms recovered by OPD within one week
The Oakland Police Department recovered two AR-style pistols and multiple firearms in East Oakland over a week in late May, along with suspected narcotics, during several arrests across separate incidents. On May 20, officers responded to ShotSpotter activations on 83rd Avenue as part of these efforts.