"We spend a lot of time on this podcast covering Oakland's challenges - budget crises, crime statistics, political turmoil. That's important. But it's not the full story of what's happening in this city. When we launched this newsroom, we made a commitment to reporting that reflects the value of Oakland. Along with our accountability and watchdog journalism, we share real news about real change that's making Oakland better."
"Stories in this episode Education and youth support Samuel Merritt University's $240M campus to bring 2,000 students to downtown Oakland Enrollment is up in OUSD for the first time in 8 years. Can it be sustained? Health center for East Oakland youth breaks ground Crime decrease and violence prevention Trump claims Oakland crime is out of control. But crime has fallen this year A violence interruption academy is coming to Oakland Better sidewalks Nicole Brown-Booker sued Oakland over its busted sidewalks - and won"
Oakland is experiencing multiple positive developments across housing, safety, health, education, infrastructure, and culture. Affordable housing construction is increasing and food assistance funding has expanded. Crime has declined this year, and a violence interruption academy aims to prevent further violence. A new health center will serve East Oakland youth, and public school enrollment rose for the first time in eight years while Samuel Merritt University plans a $240 million downtown campus for 2,000 students. Major sidewalk repairs are imminent following a successful lawsuit, and local music venues and restaurants are finding renewed momentum.
#affordable-housing #crime-reduction #youth-health--education #sidewalk-infrastructure #local-arts--restaurants
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