'Past Present Futures': Oakland library exhibit highlights immigrant stories

A new exhibit is open at Oakland's main library, highlighting the stories of five students who emigrated from their home countries to the United States.

Annual 'Black Joy Parade' returns to Oakland

The annual Black Joy Parade returned to the streets of Oakland on Sunday. The parade is one of several events around the Bay Area celebrating Black History Month.

Hundreds protest outside event with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries

Hundreds of protesters turned out in Oakland on Friday night demanding that Democratic lawmakers do more to oppose President Donald Trump.

Oakland man convicted of dealing guns he bought in Texas, sold on Instagram

A federal jury convicted an Oakland man of selling guns that he bought in Texas and then sold, mostly on Instagram, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Interfaith groups rally for immigrants in Oakland

Community members joined an interfaith vigil in Oakland on Thursday night to show support for immigrant communities amid ongoing threats to deport undocumented migrants.

Steph and Ayesha Curry's foundation funds clean water in Oakland schools

Clean drinking water is a basic necessity for growing students, and now, the Oakland Unified School District is tapping into new funds to keep clean water flowing in the schools, after high levels of lead were again found last year.

Oakland-based organization healing the community from within
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Noha Aboelata, co-founder of Roots Community Health talks about mission to provide medical and behavioral health care, housing, and youth services.

Suspect arrested in hit-and-run crash that killed UC Berkeley professor

Police announced the arrest of the alleged driver behind the wheel in the hit-and-run crash that killed beloved UC Berkeley professor emeritus Michael Burawoy earlier this month in Oakland.

Mac Muir, head of Oakland’s police commission's investigative arm, leaving

As Oakland is making budget cuts to departments citywide, Mac Muir, the head of the Oakland Police Commission’s investigative arm, is quitting his job. 

Oakland nonprofits say city cuts could shut down programs

A senior center, violence prevention groups, and community trauma counseling programs all received letters from the city stating their grants were being terminated as Oakland struggles to balance its budget.

Person found dead at Mosswood Park in Oakland

Authorities are investigating the death of a person at Oakland's Mosswood Park.

Bay Area Hoop Bus tour now in the books
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Niko Naismith, Hoop Bus founder talks Bay Area stops during NBA All-Star weekend. Hoop Bus is a non-profit aimed at connecting communities through basketball.

Oral Lee Brown: Celebrating Oakland community member who changed the lives of 100+ students

Oral Lee Brown promised to pay for each child's college education, setting aside money every year for each student that graduated from high school and went on to college.

Black Panther Party exhibit shows other side of history

The Black Panther Party Museum in Oakland is unveiling a new exhibit highlighting the party's wide range of social service programs that are often overlooked in the traditional accounting of Black Panther history. 

Bay Area Mural Program Showcases Community Stories Through Art
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This Black History Month, we're shining a spotlight on the Bay Area Mural Program, a nonprofit using art to uplift and tell the stories of underserved communities. B.A.M.P.'s founder, Andre Jahmora, shares their mission and the stories behind the powerful murals.

Oakland preps for 2025 Lunar New Year Parade

The Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council is prepping for its third annual parade to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Here's what to know.