Is East Bay Parks expanding or stifling its program for at-risk youth?
Donny Diaz experienced a significant shift in his life a few months ago when the 23-year-old discovered a program designed…
Author: Sonia Waraich
Founder of the East Bay Echo.
Alameda County DA Pamela Price shares her vision for public safety at Fremont town hall
FREMONT, Calif. — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price has a vision for public safety that looks markedly different than…
Hayward is working on an ordinance to help reduce litter
HAYWARD, Calif. — Hayward has a litter problem and city staff are working on an ordinance to curb the issue…
Hayward sees increase in greenhouse gas emissions despite progress toward carbon neutrality
HAYWARD, Calif. — Since pandemic-era restrictions began to loosen, Hayward has observed a concerning increase in greenhouse gas emissions, despite…
Rep. Ro Khanna talks budget, climate and foreign policy at Newark town hall
NEWARK, Calif. — The U.S. government could be headed for a partial shutdown if Congress doesn’t move toward passing a…
Newark Unified explores creative solutions for teacher shortage
NEWARK, Calif. — As the new school year kicks off, the Newark Unified School District, like many schools nationwide, faces…
San Lorenzo briefs | Schools upgrade infrastructure, but urgent cooling still needed in some classrooms
4 San Lorenzo schools are set to get air conditioning, but not for a couple years Several San Lorenzo schools…
Oakland airport expansion raises environmental concerns
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Port of Oakland is in the middle of a major decision-making process regarding the expansion of…
Kamilah Moore talks reparations with former Russell City residents
The Russell City Reparative Justice Project is trying to determine the appropriate compensation owed by the city of Hayward to…
Alameda County District Attorney defends record amid recall effort
OAKLAND, Calif. — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price is defending her record and standing up for the progressive policies…