This Oakland teacher wants to empower students by exposing them to the HBCU experience
For some of the students planning on attending the HBCU exposure experience, it would be their first time outside California, on a plane, visiting a college, or even perhaps wearing a suit.
For some of the students planning on attending the HBCU exposure experience, it would be their first time outside California, on a plane, visiting a college, or even perhaps wearing a suit.
Two former Lincoln University football stars sign in UFL
Amir Riep and Marquise Greenwood signed professional football contracts with the Memphis Showboats and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. The Oaks have had seven players sign pro contracts since 2020.
Amir Riep and Marquise Greenwood signed professional football contracts with the Memphis Showboats and the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League. The Oaks have had seven players sign pro contracts since 2020.
Illegal gambling den busted in Oakland
In Oakland, police officers busted an illegal gambling den on Friday, recovering illicit goods, including guns and narcotics, authorities said.
In Oakland, police officers busted an illegal gambling den on Friday, recovering illicit goods, including guns and narcotics, authorities said.
City of Oakland laying off around 100 workers amid $129M+ deficit
Nearly 100 city workers will either be bumped or laid off as the City of Oakland works to close a multimillion-dollar deficit in its budget.
Nearly 100 city workers will either be bumped or laid off as the City of Oakland works to close a multimillion-dollar deficit in its budget.
Oakland's Waterfront Hotel closing Friday after 35 years in Jack London Square
The Waterfront Hotel opened in 1990 as part of the Port of Oakland’s $100 million development plan to revitalize Jack London Square.
The Waterfront Hotel opened in 1990 as part of the Port of Oakland’s $100 million development plan to revitalize Jack London Square.
Too Short posts tearful video after killing of his brother in Oakland
Rap legend Too Short posted a tearful video on social media mourning the death of his older brother, who was killed in East Oakland during a botched robbery.
Rap legend Too Short posted a tearful video on social media mourning the death of his older brother, who was killed in East Oakland during a botched robbery.
OPD arrest 11- and 13-year-olds in connection with scooter theft, death of father
Oakland police arrested an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old in connection with a scooter robbery that led to the deadly shooting of a father the day after Christmas.
Oakland police arrested an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old in connection with a scooter robbery that led to the deadly shooting of a father the day after Christmas.
Bay Area U.S. Olympians & ice skating community mourn crash victims
Bay Area U.S. Olympians and other members of the ice skating community mourn the loss of the plane crash victims. They include young athletes, parents, and coaches.
Bay Area U.S. Olympians and other members of the ice skating community mourn the loss of the plane crash victims. They include young athletes, parents, and coaches.
Oakland-based e.l.f. Beauty embraces DEI, and you won't believe its ad campaign
While many major retailers have rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Oakland-based cosmetics giant e.l.f.
While many major retailers have rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Oakland-based cosmetics giant e.l.f.
Rapper Too Short's brother killed in East Oakland shooting, sources say
The brother of legendary rapper Too Short was shot and killed Wednesday morning in East Oakland, according to two sources.
The brother of legendary rapper Too Short was shot and killed Wednesday morning in East Oakland, according to two sources.
Oakland Zoo helps rescue orphaned mountain lion cubs after mom fatally struck
Three orphaned mountain lion cubs were brought to the Oakland Zoo for rehabilitation and care after their mother was believed to have been fatally struck by a car.
Three orphaned mountain lion cubs were brought to the Oakland Zoo for rehabilitation and care after their mother was believed to have been fatally struck by a car.
Piece of Oakland's cultural history ripped out of the ground
A piece of Oakland's cultural history has been ripped out of the ground and now, a Bay Area nonprofit is asking for the public's help after an act of vandalism cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
A piece of Oakland's cultural history has been ripped out of the ground and now, a Bay Area nonprofit is asking for the public's help after an act of vandalism cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Bay Area orgs grapple with implications of federal funding freeze
The Trump Administration's pause on funding could have widespread ramifications, with funding for federal student loans, law enforcement, health care, and more at risk.
The Trump Administration's pause on funding could have widespread ramifications, with funding for federal student loans, law enforcement, health care, and more at risk.
Oakland residents could be eligible to receive refunds for recycling overpayments
Some Oakland residents could be eligible for a refund from a recycling company owned by a family at the crux of an FBI investigation linked to former Mayor Sheng Thao.
Some Oakland residents could be eligible for a refund from a recycling company owned by a family at the crux of an FBI investigation linked to former Mayor Sheng Thao.
Hyatt to cease management of Waterfront Hotel in Oakland
It is not currently known whether the owners of the hotel will work with another management company.
It is not currently known whether the owners of the hotel will work with another management company.
Triple shooting at Oakland sideshow; 1 dead
Three people were shot during an Oakland sideshow over the weekend, and one of them ended up dying, police said.
Three people were shot during an Oakland sideshow over the weekend, and one of them ended up dying, police said.
'We did not cause chaos': Oakland's old school sideshow pioneers dismayed with today's violence
Sideshows, now the target of police crackdowns and neighborhood criticism, were not always scenes of gun violence and dangerous car stunts.
Sideshows, now the target of police crackdowns and neighborhood criticism, were not always scenes of gun violence and dangerous car stunts.
Two shot in Oakland near Fruitvale district in early morning hours
Two people were shot near the Fruitvale district early Sunday morning; both survived, police said.
Two people were shot near the Fruitvale district early Sunday morning; both survived, police said.
Popular White Elephant Sale in Oakland draws massive crowd
A highly anticipated preview sale in Oakland drew thousands of shoppers on Sunday, with many waiting in line for several hours before the doors opened.
A highly anticipated preview sale in Oakland drew thousands of shoppers on Sunday, with many waiting in line for several hours before the doors opened.
Man on 'violent crime spree' found guilty in Oakland teen's murder
A guilty verdict in a first-degree murder case was found against a Union City man after his six-week-long ‘violent crime spree’ ended in the death of an Oakland teenager, according to officials.
A guilty verdict in a first-degree murder case was found against a Union City man after his six-week-long ‘violent crime spree’ ended in the death of an Oakland teenager, according to officials.