Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Oakland.
Oakland non-profits are working to secure a share of California's $1.5B–$2B from a Meta settlement finalized last month.
They hope the funds will support youth programs that reduce screen time while boosting community engagement as state leaders plan the allocation.
The former Holy Names University, now Oakland Hills Campus, has been rented as a film location with 50+ productions filming since last summer.
BH Properties filed plans to redevelop 14 structures into 165 housing units but said film opportunities will remain open for local creatives.
Oakland now allows 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in school board elections if registered by Oct.
19; ballots will be mailed to eligible voters and same-day registration is available starting Oct. 24.
A series of candidate forums will be held as Oakland prepares for its school board elections — starting with a forum by the Oaklandside on Sept.
29 at Oakland High School and including events by the League of Women Voters on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 plus local groups on Sept. 22 and Oct. 7.
BART is closing half of the West Oakland Station parking lot & removing 240 spaces to support a new housing project that will make parking more challenging near the station.
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