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May 28, 2025 – The Oakland City Council voted unanimously last week to adopt a Broadband Master Plan that will connect up to 2,500 unserved and underserved households across the city through the construction of an open-access municipal broadband network. 

This webinar, in partnership with #OaklandUndivided, focused on general CPUC engagement strategies. #OaklandUndivided mobilizes community members to engage with state agencies including CPUC on digital equity issues. Cinthia Diaz, Director of Community Impact, and Carolina Mendez, Program Manager, shared experiences, strategies, and best practices for successful participation and engagement.

Oakland, CA – On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recommended awarding the $12M Bay Area Digital Equity Coalition Competitive Grant. The project establishes the Bay Area Digital Equity Coalition (BADEC), a collaboration of 28 agencies serving Oakland, San Francisco, and Contra Costa. This includes community anchor institutions, and nonprofits, seeking to maximize the impact of their decades of work in digital equity and provide a platform for regional coordination and investment in outcomes for Covered Populations.