Dublin's Cherie's Southern Kitchen, from corporate to crispy
With roots in Louisiana, Cherie grew up perfecting Southern recipes she always dreamed of sharing. In 2023, inspired by her son Bryce’s class business plan, she left her corporate career to open Cherie’s Southern Kitchen in Dublin.
With roots in Louisiana, Cherie grew up perfecting Southern recipes she always dreamed of sharing. In 2023, inspired by her son Bryce’s class business plan, she left her corporate career to open Cherie’s Southern Kitchen in Dublin.
Gathering, a story of memory, resilience and community
Gathering by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre is an immersive performance that tells the story of Israa, a young woman confronting fragmented memories after an attack on her village. Samar Haddad King, the artistic director gives insight. Performances run from February 27- March 1 at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Playhouse.
Gathering by Yaa Samar! Dance Theatre is an immersive performance that tells the story of Israa, a young woman confronting fragmented memories after an attack on her village. Samar Haddad King, the artistic director gives insight. Performances run from February 27- March 1 at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Playhouse.
Oakland teachers avert strike, up to 13% raises on the table
A teachers' strike in Oakland was averted early Friday morning after the union representing educators in the district announced it reached a tentative agreement with school officials following an 18-hour bargaining session.
A teachers' strike in Oakland was averted early Friday morning after the union representing educators in the district announced it reached a tentative agreement with school officials following an 18-hour bargaining session.
Standout Oakland student-athlete, with 4.3 GPA, has eyes set on becoming a surgeon
A standout Oakland high school student-athlete is being celebrated for not only his academic achievements, but his leadership by example and his contributions on and off the basketball court.
A standout Oakland high school student-athlete is being celebrated for not only his academic achievements, but his leadership by example and his contributions on and off the basketball court.
Oakland school board approves 400 layoffs
The Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to approve controversial layoffs that could affect more than 400 positions as the district works to close a nearly $100 million budget deficit.
The Oakland Unified School District board voted Wednesday night to approve controversial layoffs that could affect more than 400 positions as the district works to close a nearly $100 million budget deficit.
Gospel music tells story of overcoming in Oakland
Gospel music has long been an outlet to share the story of the Black community.
Gospel music has long been an outlet to share the story of the Black community.
Oakland to celebrate Olympic winner Alysa Liu
Olympic champion Alysa Liu is back in the Bay Area.
Olympic champion Alysa Liu is back in the Bay Area.
OUSD board to vote on cutting hundreds of jobs
Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.
Oakland Unified School District board members are set to vote Wednesday on cutting hundreds of jobs as they work to close a nearly $100-million budget deficit, while also negotiating with teachers to avoid a potential strike.
Oakland's Lunar New Year Parade set to draw thousands to Chinatown
Organizers say this year’s celebration will be the largest yet. The Lunar New Year Parade is meant to celebrate culture, showcase community pride, and boost local businesses.
Organizers say this year’s celebration will be the largest yet. The Lunar New Year Parade is meant to celebrate culture, showcase community pride, and boost local businesses.
Historic tennis club recalls being first and only Black national champions
The predominantly-Black club is not active anymore, but it was a mecca for Black tennis players 70 years ago, when the sport was segregated.
The predominantly-Black club is not active anymore, but it was a mecca for Black tennis players 70 years ago, when the sport was segregated.
Families of 3 who disappeared bond in anguish as FBI ties cases to human trafficking
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
The families of three women who disappeared - one victim's body has been found - shared their pain with KTVU after meeting with police and the FBI, who believe all the cases are linked to each other and to human trafficking.
Man charged in Pleasanton double killings of ex-girlfriend's mom, brother
A man charged in the killings of his ex-girlfriend’s mother and brother in Pleasanton faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.
A man charged in the killings of his ex-girlfriend’s mother and brother in Pleasanton faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted.
Oakland Zoo celebrates 'milestone' birth of monkey
The Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of its family, with a newborn red-tailed monkey marking a "milestone," the first birth of a guenon species at the zoo, officials said.
The Oakland Zoo is celebrating the arrival of the newest member of its family, with a newborn red-tailed monkey marking a "milestone," the first birth of a guenon species at the zoo, officials said.
Alameda police make arrests after business break-ins
Alameda police say several suspects have been arrested in connection with a string of commercial burglaries.
Alameda police say several suspects have been arrested in connection with a string of commercial burglaries.
RV fire shuts down BART’s Transbay Tube, raising encampment-related concerns
An RV fire near the West Oakland station damaged critical cables, forcing an hours-long shutdown of the Transbay Tube Sunday.
An RV fire near the West Oakland station damaged critical cables, forcing an hours-long shutdown of the Transbay Tube Sunday.
Mother and son shot dead in Pleasanton mourned
The shooting deaths of a mother and son at their Pleasanton home have shocked a community not accustomed to such violence.
The shooting deaths of a mother and son at their Pleasanton home have shocked a community not accustomed to such violence.
3rd suspect in Oakland triple homicide arrested after $10 marijuana purchase
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a triple homicide inside an Oakland liquor store, which police now say was motivated by a conflict over a $10 marijuana deal.
A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a triple homicide inside an Oakland liquor store, which police now say was motivated by a conflict over a $10 marijuana deal.
Arrest in Pleasanton mother, son killings: What we know
Police have arrested a man in connection with the killings of a woman and her son, who were found dead inside a Pleasanton home this week.
Police have arrested a man in connection with the killings of a woman and her son, who were found dead inside a Pleasanton home this week.
Hella Oakland: Marshawn Lynch champions Alysa Liu to win gold. And she does
Alyssa Liu's Olympic gold medal win was hella Oakland. Just ask fellow Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.
Alyssa Liu's Olympic gold medal win was hella Oakland. Just ask fellow Oakland native Marshawn Lynch.
Oakland police arrest man, 29, after mayor's SUV stolen
Oakland police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the theft of a city-owned SUV that is used to take Mayor Barbara Lee to and from events.
Oakland police have arrested a 29-year-old man in connection with the theft of a city-owned SUV that is used to take Mayor Barbara Lee to and from events.