Talk of the Town: Bringing an HBCU to Oakland
Host Dave Clark sits down with Kim Thompson, one of the organizers behind the effort to bring an Historically Black College or University to Oakland. If a school were opened in the city, it would be the first HBCU in California.
Host Dave Clark sits down with Kim Thompson, one of the organizers behind the effort to bring an Historically Black College or University to Oakland. If a school were opened in the city, it would be the first HBCU in California.
Talk Of The Town: Oakland's Lakefest
Preparations are underway for one of Oakland's biggest summer festivals. LakeFest Oakland at Lake Merritt is scheduled for June 27, with food, live music, and much more. Thousands of people are expected to attend. Festival founder Trevelon Adanandus and festival president Adanté Pointer join Dave to talk about the family-friendly event at the lake.
Preparations are underway for one of Oakland's biggest summer festivals. LakeFest Oakland at Lake Merritt is scheduled for June 27, with food, live music, and much more. Thousands of people are expected to attend. Festival founder Trevelon Adanandus and festival president Adanté Pointer join Dave to talk about the family-friendly event at the lake.
Talk of the Town: Mildred Howard & Carin Adams
Dave Clark is joined by Mildred Howard , a renowned Bay Area artist and sculptor, and Carin Adams, a senior art curator at the Oakland Museum of California.
Dave Clark is joined by Mildred Howard , a renowned Bay Area artist and sculptor, and Carin Adams, a senior art curator at the Oakland Museum of California.
Talk of the Town: Wellness Together
Mark Drexler and Jeremiah Aja join Talk of the Town to discuss Wellness Together, a program within the Oakland school district focused on improving students’ mental health.
Mark Drexler and Jeremiah Aja join Talk of the Town to discuss Wellness Together, a program within the Oakland school district focused on improving students’ mental health.
Talk of the Town: Deborah Santana
Deborah Santana joins Talk of the Town to discuss her new book, "Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom," which details how she found purpose and created a new life by changing her environment.
Deborah Santana joins Talk of the Town to discuss her new book, "Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom," which details how she found purpose and created a new life by changing her environment.
Talk of the Town: Alameda County's CASA
On this episode of Talk of the Town, Dave Clark is joined by leaders of Alameda County's CASA program who work with children navigating the foster care system.
On this episode of Talk of the Town, Dave Clark is joined by leaders of Alameda County's CASA program who work with children navigating the foster care system.
Talk of the Town: Nathaniel Bates
Nathaniel Bates, a former mayor, vice mayor and city council member in Richmond, joins Dave Clark to talk about the historical documentary "Rebirth of a City."
Nathaniel Bates, a former mayor, vice mayor and city council member in Richmond, joins Dave Clark to talk about the historical documentary "Rebirth of a City."
Talk of the Town: Lynette Gibson McElhaney
On this episode of Talk of the Town, Dave Clark is joined by Lynette Gibson McElhaney, a motivational speaker and consultant for the Oakland Unified School District.
On this episode of Talk of the Town, Dave Clark is joined by Lynette Gibson McElhaney, a motivational speaker and consultant for the Oakland Unified School District.
Talk of the Town: California Association of Black Lawyers
Attorneys Tamera Michael and Robert L. Harris, of the California Association of Black Lawyers, join Dave Clark on this episode of Talk of the Town.
Attorneys Tamera Michael and Robert L. Harris, of the California Association of Black Lawyers, join Dave Clark on this episode of Talk of the Town.
Talk of the Town: Oakland Police Commission
On this episode of Talk of the Town, Dave Clark is joined by Ricardo Garcia Acosta, chairman of the Oakland Police Commission, Shawana Booker, vice chairman, and Shane Williams, the chief search ad hoc chair.
On this episode of Talk of the Town, Dave Clark is joined by Ricardo Garcia Acosta, chairman of the Oakland Police Commission, Shawana Booker, vice chairman, and Shane Williams, the chief search ad hoc chair.
Talk of the Town: John Burris and Doug Harris
On this episode of Talk of the Town, famed attorney John Burris discusses a new documentary on his life and career. Plus Dave talks to Doug Harris, the filmmaker behind the documentary.
On this episode of Talk of the Town, famed attorney John Burris discusses a new documentary on his life and career. Plus Dave talks to Doug Harris, the filmmaker behind the documentary.
Talk of the Town: Oakland 'Dreamgirls' to perform at Yoshi's
Oakland "Dreamgirls" Nzuri Stafford, Artenzia Young and Kayla Cunningham join Dave Clark on Talk of the Town.
Oakland "Dreamgirls" Nzuri Stafford, Artenzia Young and Kayla Cunningham join Dave Clark on Talk of the Town.
Talk of the Town: 'Dreamgirls' at Oakland's Yoshi's restaurant
Dave Clark is joined by Nzuri Stafford, Artenzia Young and Kayla Cunningham, who are performing "Dreamgirls" at Yoshi's in Oakland on April 16.
Dave Clark is joined by Nzuri Stafford, Artenzia Young and Kayla Cunningham, who are performing "Dreamgirls" at Yoshi's in Oakland on April 16.
Talk of the Town: Jan. 14, 2026
Lyz Luke, Mike Blankenship, William D. Patterson and Anthony Severo join Dave Clark on this episode of KTVU's Talk of the Town.
Lyz Luke, Mike Blankenship, William D. Patterson and Anthony Severo join Dave Clark on this episode of KTVU's Talk of the Town.
Talk of the Town: Oakland Reparations
Dave Clark is joined by Debra Gore Mann, chairperson of the Alameda County reparations commission, Paul Cobb, publisher of the Oakland Post, and Tracey Webb, the facilitator of listening sessions for feedback on reparations.
Dave Clark is joined by Debra Gore Mann, chairperson of the Alameda County reparations commission, Paul Cobb, publisher of the Oakland Post, and Tracey Webb, the facilitator of listening sessions for feedback on reparations.
Talk of the Town: Bay Area Author Sheila Young
Bay Area author Sheila Young , who wrote a book "Strands of Faith," joins Dave Clark on Talk of the Town.
Bay Area author Sheila Young , who wrote a book "Strands of Faith," joins Dave Clark on Talk of the Town.
Talk of the Town: Nikki Lopez and Liz Crawford
This episode of Talk of the Town, hosted by Dave Clark, features Nikki Lopez of Caregiver OneCall and caregiver Liz Crawford.
This episode of Talk of the Town, hosted by Dave Clark, features Nikki Lopez of Caregiver OneCall and caregiver Liz Crawford.
Talk of the Town: 12 days of Christmas
Talk of the Town features 12 Days of Christmas Oakland chapter representatives, Malaika Bobino, Lisa James and Roma Groves-Waters.
Talk of the Town features 12 Days of Christmas Oakland chapter representatives, Malaika Bobino, Lisa James and Roma Groves-Waters.
Talk of the Town: Regi Young
With recent cuts to SNAP benefits, Bay Area food banks are working overtime to deal with the need in the community. Alameda County Community Food Bank CEO Regi Young sits down with Dave to discuss how the organization is meeting the moment.
With recent cuts to SNAP benefits, Bay Area food banks are working overtime to deal with the need in the community. Alameda County Community Food Bank CEO Regi Young sits down with Dave to discuss how the organization is meeting the moment.
Talk of the Town: Regi Young, CEO of Alameda County Community Food Bank
With recent cuts to SNAP benefits, Bay Area food banks are working overtime to deal with the need in the community. Alameda County Community Food Bank CEO Regi Young sits down with Dave to discuss how the organization is meeting the moment.
With recent cuts to SNAP benefits, Bay Area food banks are working overtime to deal with the need in the community. Alameda County Community Food Bank CEO Regi Young sits down with Dave to discuss how the organization is meeting the moment.