Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Oakland.
A plan to convert the Courtyard Marriott in Chinatown into a 150-bed transitional housing site did not move forward after community members and local leaders opposed the idea—its seller pulled out amid turbulence.
Cardea Health now plans to consider a new site in the Hegenberger Corridor.
Prescott Night Markets returns this summer in West Oakland near Prescott Market on July 24, August 21, September 4, and October 9 — each event set to coincide with a Ballers home game.
Families will enjoy over 20 food vendors offering global dishes, live music, games, and extras like an inflatable soccer play area and a kids dance competition.
Oakland police are investigating a break-in at the Arco ampm on MacArthur Boulevard + 106th Avenue, where an SUV was used early Wednesday morning at 3 a.m. to smash windows and no suspect or theft details have been released.
Data from the California FAIR Plan shows premiums vary widely — some policyholders pay as little as $91 while others in high-risk areas may face more than $21,000 a year, with Oakland-area homeowners in Orinda paying around $5,200 and the insurer's president warning that a rate hike filing will soon be submitted.
Asylum seekers in Bay Area immigration courts have waited four and a half years for their hearings and now fear ICE may arrest them during these proceedings.
They worry that appearing in court to avoid deportation orders might lead to detention—adding stress to an already long and uncertain process.
Many Bay Area residents may receive cash payments from a $228.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit against Sutter Health for overcharging on insurance premiums from January 1, 2011 to March 8, 2021.
Eligible policyholders in nine counties must file claims with JND Legal Administration by Sept. 12, and a hearing for final approval will be held on Nov. 6 (Sutter Health denies any wrongdoing).
New landlord Darrick Chavis sent texts to longtime Fruitvale renters in the spring that questioned their legal status and gave a 30-day move-out notice with a buyout offer, which left residents fearful.
The city attorney warned him to stop harassing tenants & local advocates are now working with renters to demand repairs and fair treatment.
On July 9, the Oakland Ballers played a Pioneer League game at Raimondi Park and lost to the Rocky Mountain Vibes, snapping a 12-game win streak.
Fans filled the park and cheered for local baseball as the team became a symbol of Oakland’s renewed spirit following the departure of the A’s — a sentiment echoed by community supporters and team officials.
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Milonga Rubia Dance Event
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Life Drawing at Faultline Gallery
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