Faith and community leaders, as well as small business owners, took to the podium to relay the message that they want ICE out of Oakland.
The strike had shut down 14 ports along the East and Gulf Coasts since Tuesday.
The Port of Oakland's plan to expand the Oakland International Airport has drawn significant criticism from local scientists.
"They come and see the A's but our service makes a lot of people come back," hospitality worker Tony Evans said.
Many attendees were victims of crimes or family members of victims.
"We're trying to seek justice for Terrence. And I don't feel under this administration, we'll see that," said McCrary.
Advocates staged a rally Tuesday morning to protest more money being spent on the county jail.
The book is titled "Love In The Library," the story of how Maggie Tokuda-Hall's grandparents met and fell in love while incarcerated.
People gathered on the Alameda County Courthouse steps on Monday to rally in support of Jasper Wu's family.
A rally is planned in Oakland to protest Alameda County's new district attorney Pamela Price over her handling of the death of Jasper Wu.
"We're out here because we're concerned UCSF is not taking into account the community's needs," Schalit said.
When one Alameda mother discovered that her children's school lacked a thriving music program, she orchestrated her own solution.
"I am very proud of her," said Cardenas through an interpreter. "Without a doubt, 100 percent proud."
Owner-operator truck drivers, who make up 90% of the Port's operation, are on strike over the new law.
Local Alameda senior citizens share their stories of overcoming life's greatest challenges and the lessons they learned.
Diversity can exist in the neighborhood and the workplace.
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Not only will it keep tons of plastic bottles out of landfills—it can also prevent salmonella, E. coli and giardia.
The Wells Fargo Works project is award five small businesses $25,000 plus professional mentorship. Find out how you can enter here.
The Small Business Administration is increasing the number of employees and annual revenue benchmarks for businesses to qualify for financial assistance.
Republicans largely support the measure, but Democrats say it will force spending cuts in other areas.
A majority of respondents said big business is bad at growing the U.S. economy, and favored small business innovations.
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