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Jacob Simas

Oakland

Managing Editor at The Oaklandside

Community Journalism Director at Cityside Journalism Initiative

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  • 1 week ago | richmondside.org | Brian Krans |Jacob Simas

    When Valero announced in April that its Benicia refinery could close, it became the second oil company in Contra Costa in the last five years to declare a major production slowdown, after Marathon abruptly ceased operations at its Martinez facility in 2020.

  • 3 weeks ago | oaklandside.org | Jacob Simas

    We’re done talking about loss, broken promises, and teams skipping town. With spring season in full swing, we’re excited to be bringing the community together to talk about what’s new and what’s next by shining a spotlight on three passionate folks who are bringing energy, pride and joy back to sports in Oakland. Thursday, June 12, 6:30-8 p.m. at The New Parkway TheaterGet tickets**No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

  • 1 month ago | richmondside.org | Jacob Simas

    Since Richmondside launched last June, we’ve been reporting in depth on air quality and related issues in the city. We’ve investigated and mapped Richmond’s major pollution sources, spoken to local doctors about community health impacts, profiled organizations working to offset carbon emissions by planting trees, and published a bilingual resource guide for people concerned or impacted by air pollution, among other articles.

  • 2 months ago | richmondside.org | Brian Krans |Jacob Simas

    It’s hard to imagine Richmond without an oil refinery because it has always had one. By the time the city was incorporated in 1905, Standard Oil had already been processing crude for several years, setting off the city’s long connection with heavy industry, from the Ford Assembly Plant to the ship-building yards of World War II.

  • 2 months ago | richmondside.org | Brian Krans |Jacob Simas

    Roughly a hundred people marched to the front gates of the Chevron Richmond refinery Tuesday afternoon to protest the global energy giant’s role in climate change and wildfires, and California’s investments in the company.

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Jacob Simas
Jacob Simas @simas_jacob
29 Aug 23

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

Jacob Simas
Jacob Simas @simas_jacob
2 Jun 23

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
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 https://t.co/V0Gm4hCkGD

Jacob Simas
Jacob Simas @simas_jacob
15 May 23

RT @ashleynmcb: Classes will resume as normal tomorrow. #oakedu https://t.co/Pw9G0A6lGP