Oakland, CA news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
In Oakland, CA on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: El Niño prep for Oakland, fire in hills, school board race heats up. Also: Oakland city officials released guidance on preparing for El Niño impacts including flooding and storms; A vegetation fire in Oakland Hills above UC Berkeley damaged a vacant property, occurring on the anniversary of the 1991 firestorm. Weather: Partly cloudy with highs near 69°F and light winds today.
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- Oakland city officials released guidance on preparing for El Niño impacts including flooding and storms.City of Oakland, CA (.gov) ·
- A vegetation fire in Oakland Hills above UC Berkeley damaged a vacant property, occurring on the anniversary of the 1991 firestorm.dailydispatch.com ·
- Oakland school board candidates discussed child care gaps, budget cuts and potential school closures at a parent forum.Davis Vanguard ·
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