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CALIFORNIA IS FOR ALL: Immigration Rights & Resources

This is an incredibly tumultuous time for our state. The cruel, brutal, and inhumane ICE raids we’re seeing across Los Angeles are sadly the latest manifestation of the federal government targeting our state, our values, and our community members. This president has no interest in law and order but rather is focused on sowing fear into our community and distracting the public from the insidious actions taking place in the nation’s Capital.

June Updates: Fighting for Safe Streets, for Oakland, and for California

Recently, our community was shaken by the devastating loss of Dr. Marvin Boomer — a beloved educator, mentor, and community leader in Oakland. This is an unimaginable tragedy for the students and staff of Castlemont High School, the Oakland Unified School District, and our entire city. Marvin was more than a teacher; he was a champion for our youth, a guiding light, and a source of strength and inspiration for countless students and families.

May with Mia: Fighting for our Values, Celebrating our Community, and Remembering Those We’ve Lost.

Earlier this month, the Governor unveiled his updated budget proposal for this upcoming fiscal year. Disappointingly, this proposal contains many cuts that would directly impact our community members, and I have spent recent days ringing the alarm bell about what this would mean for everyday Californians.

Our budget speaks our values. The California I believe in stands for healthcare for all. The California I believe in funds reproductive healthcare. The California I believe in supports our immigrant neighbors.

New in May: Oakland Turns 171, Building Partnerships, Protecting our Health, & More!

This week marks major celebrations in Oakland as our town recognizes its 171st birthday after being first incorporated on May 4, 1854. Since then, Oaklanders have lived a storied history, from the soaring Haciendas of Peralta to the roaring train cars owned by California’s ‘robber barons’ who pulled into Oakland and birthed the first black labor union. The Civil Rights and Free Speech movements of the 1960s and 70s that first shook the East Bay, then the nation.

DMV Oakland Coliseum Office Temporarily Closed

On April 14, staff at the DMV Oakland Coliseum office reported a leaking water pipe in the ceiling that caused flooding in the facility. Upon investigation, DMV management discovered significant vandalism, including the theft of wiring, which rendered the HVAC system and parking lot lighting inoperable. The incident has been reported to law enforcement.