Shiela E. hosts virtual concert benefiting BLM, youth organizations at Yoshi's in Oakland
The lineup includes award-winning artists and entertainers, plus activists, a sports star, and a comedian.
The lineup includes award-winning artists and entertainers, plus activists, a sports star, and a comedian.
‘Meat of the future’: KFC to ‘3D bioprint’ meat using ‘animal flesh cells’
KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.
KFC has partnered with a Russian bioprinting company to bring 3D printed chicken nuggets to the table.
As Californians look to school, some families form 'pandemic pods;' others struggle for WiFi
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
Police arrest man accused of robbing Ohio credit union while holding toddler
A man holding his 2-year-old son threatened to blow up an Ohio credit union unless the teller gave him cash, police said.
A man holding his 2-year-old son threatened to blow up an Ohio credit union unless the teller gave him cash, police said.
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Oakland couple enters contest for essential workers seeking fairy tale wedding
One Oakland couple was all set to get married next month; a big wedding with family flying in from the East Coast. But COVID-19 put a stop to that. The wedding is canceled.
One Oakland couple was all set to get married next month; a big wedding with family flying in from the East Coast. But COVID-19 put a stop to that. The wedding is canceled.
'Blood on your hands': Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's home vandalized
The home of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf was vandalized.
The home of Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf was vandalized.
Woman in California Walmart angrily refuses to wear mask
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Things get pretty tense when a woman inside a Martinez Walmart refuses to wear a mask. She tells customers that she doesn't have to, it's not the law. And they try to set her straight.
Trump suggests he may deploy "more federal law enforcement" to cities including Oakland
Amid the growing outrage over the tactics used by the Trump administration against protesters in Portland, the president doubled down on his plans to use federal agents where there have been demonstrations, suggesting “more federal law enforcement” would be deployed in cities including Oakland.
Amid the growing outrage over the tactics used by the Trump administration against protesters in Portland, the president doubled down on his plans to use federal agents where there have been demonstrations, suggesting “more federal law enforcement” would be deployed in cities including Oakland.
A young John Lewis graces TIME Magazine’s commemorative cover
The TIME Magazine commemorative cover photo showcases a young John Lewis, who died on July 17.
The TIME Magazine commemorative cover photo showcases a young John Lewis, who died on July 17.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX successfully launched and then landed a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
SpaceX successfully launched and then landed a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Mural marks three months since Black man killed in San Leandro Walmart
The event to honor Steven Taylor was organized by a group of community members interested in racial equity and police reform. Dozens pulled out paintbrushes and stencils on Saturday to paint Parrott Street between E. 14th and Hays streets with the words: Black Lives Matter.
The event to honor Steven Taylor was organized by a group of community members interested in racial equity and police reform. Dozens pulled out paintbrushes and stencils on Saturday to paint Parrott Street between E. 14th and Hays streets with the words: Black Lives Matter.
Linkin Park issues cease-and-desist after Trump reelection video uses band's music
Linkin Park is the latest music act to join the list of artists banning their music from President Trump's reelection campaign.
Linkin Park is the latest music act to join the list of artists banning their music from President Trump's reelection campaign.
Fundraiser launched to save Oakland's Fairyland
Oakland businessman Arthur Navlet created Fairyland after he had an idea for a storybook theme park, featuring fairy-tale sets, farm animals, and live entertainment.
Oakland businessman Arthur Navlet created Fairyland after he had an idea for a storybook theme park, featuring fairy-tale sets, farm animals, and live entertainment.
Rep. John Lewis, lion of Civil Rights Movement, dies at 80
Representative John Lewis -- a lion of the Civil Rights Movement -- passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Representative John Lewis -- a lion of the Civil Rights Movement -- passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says cancer has returned, but she won't retire
Ginsburg said she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court.
Ginsburg said she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court.
For first time, Latino students receive most admissions for University of California freshmen
Latino students, for the first time, represent the largest group of potential freshmen that were accepted into the University of California system.
Latino students, for the first time, represent the largest group of potential freshmen that were accepted into the University of California system.
‘Black lives matter’ posters must hang in every San Francisco police station, over objection of union
Of note, the signs will not read: Black Lives Matter. They will have a lower case l and m, to read: Black lives matter.
Of note, the signs will not read: Black Lives Matter. They will have a lower case l and m, to read: Black lives matter.
Golden State Warriors hold auction to help die-hard fan hold onto his Oakland home
Some of the items being put up for bid include things signed by Steph Curry and lunch for four with Coach Steve Kerr.
Some of the items being put up for bid include things signed by Steph Curry and lunch for four with Coach Steve Kerr.
Black UK protester statue removed from pedestal
Officials in the English city of Bristol have removed a statue of a Black Lives Matter activist that was installed on a pedestal once occupied by a monument to a 17th-century slave trader.
Officials in the English city of Bristol have removed a statue of a Black Lives Matter activist that was installed on a pedestal once occupied by a monument to a 17th-century slave trader.