New university campus to open in downtown Oakland

The new university campus in downtown Oakland is expected to open next year and bring thousands of students to the area.
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Samuel Merritt University to open $240M downtown Oakland campus

The $240 million campus is scheduled to open Jan. 5, 2026, at 525 12th St., university officials said. The private university ...
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Downtown Oakland business owners react to Pro-Palestinian protest

A pro-Palestinian protest is scheduled to take place in downtown Oakland on Saturday. Nearby businesses say they're ...
The Caledonian-Record

Samuel Merritt University sets Jan. 5, 2026 as Its Grand Opening for Downtown Oakland Flagship Campus

Samuel Merritt University (SMU), a leader in healthcare education for over a century, today announced that its new flagship ...

Affordable housing could sprout on site of old church in Oakland

OAKLAND — An affordable housing development has been proposed for the site of a peace center and former church just north of ...
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Smash & grab victim thrilled to be reunited with backpack thanks to Uptown Downtown Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- There was the crime, a smash and grab on the streets of Oakland. However, the victim says good intent on the part of a city agency reunited her with her backpack. Vanessa ...

Oakland office vacancy rate rises, but net absorption shows signs of a recovery

Downtown Oakland's office market continues to struggle with slow leasing and demand, but signs of recovery are starting to ...