Jacob Simas

Community Journalism Director at Cityside Journalism Initiative

[Darwin BondGraham @DarwinBondGraha]

A notorious right-wing social media account criticized an Oakland school's "playdate social" event for BIPOC families.

This apparently led to a deluge of racist harassment against the school community—culminating in a bomb threat this morning.

https://t.co/ni4xtpYEOk

[Jacob Simas @simas_jacob]

I'm so honored to be among this impressive group of #Maynard200 fellows. Much appreciation to @MaynardInst for leading this work to diversify the journalism sector, and for creating these spaces and opportunities for professional growth and continued learning.

[Maynard Institute for Journalism Education @MaynardInst]

PRESS RELEASE: The Maynard Institute announces 2023 journalism fellows.

"We welcome another impressive class of 49 media leaders, representing diverse gender, geographic, racial and ethnic backgrounds..." - @OdetteKeeley, Maynard 200 Director.

https://t.co/PaA3bT3EiF

[ashley mcbride @ashleynmcb]

Classes will resume as normal tomorrow. #oakedu

https://t.co/Pw9G0A6lGP

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

In her first budget as mayor, Thao stares down Oakland’s biggest deficit ever https://t.co/qHDymLbwZ4

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

BREAKING: Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong is officially out.
https://t.co/85m8eeV6WQ

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

Oakland’s contested school board election is going to trial https://t.co/x5aJN5UQOc

[Darwin BondGraham @DarwinBondGraha]

Someone—I have no idea who—leaked parts of the confidential investigative records for the Oakland police misconduct cases that have gotten Chief LeRonne Armstrong placed on admin leave.

Here's what the files reveal...

https://t.co/wHyYSkM25a

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

If early results hold, all 10 Oakland ballot measures are on track to pass.📈🗳️

Supporters say they'll raise or maintain millions in funding for OUSD, infrastructure, and affordable housing.

We'll know more today at 5pm when new results go live.

https://t.co/EJviDjBcf8

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

Loren Taylor maintains lead in Oakland mayor’s race

And in early ranked-choice runs, Taylor appears to be the most popular #2 pick among voters who supported Hodge, Reid, and De La Fuente.

But there are still more ballots to count. Stay tuned.

https://t.co/LXvqxO9UBW

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

Who’s leading the Oakland school board races?

Jennifer Brouhard, Nick Resnick, and Valarie Bachelor are leading, but the results are close with many ballots left to be counted. We'll know more at 5 p.m. today.

https://t.co/K8fAnXjTfm

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

Catching up on local election results?

We've got you covered.

https://t.co/YI56ZJ6RCn

[Jacob Simas @simas_jacob]

AC early-voting centers will be open starting tomorrow. Locate the one nearest you.

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

Map: Early voting centers in Alameda County.

There will be 100 voting centers open in Alameda County with 20 opening on Oct. 29.

https://t.co/nzMdxV6PtE

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

Oakland is giving small grants to support healing for those injured by violence.

The Department of Violence Prevention “mini-grants” are for small nonprofits and individuals leading community healing initiatives. The deadline to apply is Nov. 3.

https://t.co/fjsHxnVtCv

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

Tune into @UpfrontKPFA 📻👂🏾tomorrow morning to hear our education reporter @ashleynmcb talk about who's running for Oakland school board, the big issues like school closures and the budget, and Measure H.

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

Our news editor @DarwinBondGraha will be on @KQEDForum tomorrow morning to talk about the Oakland mayor's race. Tune in at 9 a.m.🔊

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

The Nov. 8 election in Oakland includes 3 seats on the OUSD school board.

These are pivotal races at a time of turmoil for Oakland Unified.

Our education reporter @ashleynmcb interviewed all 9 candidates to help voters determine who they'll pick to lead 🧵

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

That's right, there's 10 people running for Oakland mayor! 😲

@oaklandside interviewed 9 of the candidates to help you determine who to vote for. 🗳️☑️

Here's a 🧵 with links to all the transcripts.

[ashley mcbride @ashleynmcb]

Here's a thread of OUSD school board election stories I've written so far #oakedu

What's at stake with this election?
https://t.co/2A0uPv08dh

[The Oaklandside @Oaklandside]

In the Oakland mayor's race, labor unions have set up two committees through which they've spent over $426k backing Sheng Thao.

And the developers hoping to build a coal export terminal have raised $115k to support Ignacio De La Fuente.

https://t.co/ZJmnvjq2A6