Oakland's Town Biscuits: flavor, roots and community
From North Carolina flavors to Oakland kitchen experience, two cooks have found a way to blend their backgrounds into one breakfast business. Chasity Barwick, and Will Kovach, owners of Town Biscuits, share their tasty journey.
From North Carolina flavors to Oakland kitchen experience, two cooks have found a way to blend their backgrounds into one breakfast business. Chasity Barwick, and Will Kovach, owners of Town Biscuits, share their tasty journey.
New allegations against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao
Federal prosecutors have revealed new allegations in the ongoing federal corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and California Waste Solutions, the city's recycling contractor.
Federal prosecutors have revealed new allegations in the ongoing federal corruption case involving former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and California Waste Solutions, the city's recycling contractor.
Mistah F.A.B arrested after July 4 video sparks illegal fireworks investigation
Mistah F.A.B. – whose legal name is Stanley Cox – was booked into the Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of possessing fireworks and receiving stolen property.
Mistah F.A.B. – whose legal name is Stanley Cox – was booked into the Santa Rita Jail on suspicion of possessing fireworks and receiving stolen property.
Two Bay Area women detained by ICE at airports
Two Bay Area women are in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after being detained at separate airports this week in incidents that were captured on camera.
Two Bay Area women are in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after being detained at separate airports this week in incidents that were captured on camera.
Wood Tavern, beloved neighborhood restaurant, Oakland fixture, to close its doors after 20 years
The Wood Tavern in Oakland, a neighborhood staple where friends have gathered, families have celebrated, and the community has connected, has announced it is closing after 20 years in business.
The Wood Tavern in Oakland, a neighborhood staple where friends have gathered, families have celebrated, and the community has connected, has announced it is closing after 20 years in business.
Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown recovering after being attacked, robbed by acquaintance
Brown sought medical treatment after the reported assault, though the extent of her injuries were not clear.
Brown sought medical treatment after the reported assault, though the extent of her injuries were not clear.
Oakland Unified School District to implement full cell phone ban
The OUSD board voted in June to enforce its own “bell-to-bell" cell phone ban, which will prevent students from using their phones during or between classes and during lunch periods.
The OUSD board voted in June to enforce its own “bell-to-bell" cell phone ban, which will prevent students from using their phones during or between classes and during lunch periods.
Oakland pop-up restaurant owner pauses business after home break-in, sexual assault of 16-year-old son
Oakland police are searching for a suspect following a terrifying Monday morning break-in that ended in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy.
Oakland police are searching for a suspect following a terrifying Monday morning break-in that ended in the sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy.
North Oakland bus stop shooting leaves man dead
The victim was found at a bus stop in North Oakland on Martin Luther King Jr. Way near 43rd Street
The victim was found at a bus stop in North Oakland on Martin Luther King Jr. Way near 43rd Street
Oakland teen builds basketball court and coaches youth in India
An Oakland teenager is bringing his passion for sports to children thousands of miles away, using basketball to bridge cultural and language divides in India.
An Oakland teenager is bringing his passion for sports to children thousands of miles away, using basketball to bridge cultural and language divides in India.
Plans for the first Costco in this East Bay city move ahead
An East Bay city makes a big step toward getting its first Costco as plans move forward for a new warehouse store on a long vacant property.
An East Bay city makes a big step toward getting its first Costco as plans move forward for a new warehouse store on a long vacant property.
Tropical storm to bring muggy and warm conditions, chance of rain to the Bay
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 9 p.m. for the Bay Area.
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory until 9 p.m. for the Bay Area.
Oakland City Council to consider stronger immigrant protections
The Oakland City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would strengthen protections for immigrants by limiting city cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.
The Oakland City Council is expected to vote Tuesday on a proposed ordinance that would strengthen protections for immigrants by limiting city cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.
Oakland police investigating after a man was shot and killed near Lake Merritt
The Oakland Police Department are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive early Sunday morning. The victim's identity is being withheld until his family is notified.
The Oakland Police Department are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the 1400 block of Lakeside Drive early Sunday morning. The victim's identity is being withheld until his family is notified.
Man fatally shot near Lake Merritt
A man was shot and killed near Oakland's Lake Merritt early Sunday, police said.
A man was shot and killed near Oakland's Lake Merritt early Sunday, police said.
A truckload of hope arrives in Oakland
A nationwide campaign to fight hunger is bringing thousands of pounds of food to the East Bay. The Oakland delivery is part of a larger effort to distribute millions of pounds of food across all 50 states. David Kimball, President of the Oakland Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Pastor Michael Wallace, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, give insight.
A nationwide campaign to fight hunger is bringing thousands of pounds of food to the East Bay. The Oakland delivery is part of a larger effort to distribute millions of pounds of food across all 50 states. David Kimball, President of the Oakland Stake, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Pastor Michael Wallace, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, give insight.
East Oakland residents frustrated with growing homeless encampment near school
Community members have repeatedly called 311 to report the public health and safety hazard. While the city has cleaned up the area in the past, residents say they are not receiving the same response this time.
Community members have repeatedly called 311 to report the public health and safety hazard. While the city has cleaned up the area in the past, residents say they are not receiving the same response this time.
Warriors' Steph Curry, Olympian Alysa Liu represent Oakland at ESPYs
Two of Oakland's sports icons represented the town at the 2026 ESPYS Awards, or the annual Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, that happened on Wednesday at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Two of Oakland's sports icons represented the town at the 2026 ESPYS Awards, or the annual Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, that happened on Wednesday at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Woman arrested for selling alcohol at Oakland's Lake Merritt, police say
A woman was arrested after authorities said she was illegally selling alcohol at Oakland's Lake Merritt.
A woman was arrested after authorities said she was illegally selling alcohol at Oakland's Lake Merritt.
Oakland advocates' lawsuit targets city's crackdown on street vendors
Oakland community members are taking legal action against the city to demand that officials stop what they're calling harmful raids on street vendors, alleged in a lawsuit filed by local advocates last week.
Oakland community members are taking legal action against the city to demand that officials stop what they're calling harmful raids on street vendors, alleged in a lawsuit filed by local advocates last week.