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August 17, 2021

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative steps up to support Oaklandside’s science-driven reporting into Oakland’s deadly traffic problems

In 2021 The Oaklandside newsroom hired veteran journalist Jose Fermoso with a brief to train his reporting firepower on one of Oakland’s most serious problems: its dangerous roadways. Jose’s reporting digs deep into road safety as a problem of equity, highlighting the fact that Black, brown, and low-income Oaklanders are more likely to be injured […]

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The JCPA isn’t the answer to the problems ailing local news
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The Oaklandside wins Nonprofit News Award

The Institute for Nonprofit News honored us with their “Game Changer” award and three honorable mentions. Our newsroom also won a LION award for “Best Coronavirus Coverage.” Here’s a look back at our stories, initiatives, and people being recognized.

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