Oakland's Grand Lake Theater marks 100 years with free classics
The Grand Lake Theater in Oakland is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week, marking a century since the historic movie palace first opened its doors on March 6, 1926.
The Grand Lake Theater in Oakland is celebrating its 100th anniversary this week, marking a century since the historic movie palace first opened its doors on March 6, 1926.
Oakland resident's dream soccer pitch opens ahead of World Cup buzz
As soccer excitement builds across the Bay Area ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches, an Oakland native hopes a new neighborhood soccer pitch will inspire the next generation of players.
As soccer excitement builds across the Bay Area ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches, an Oakland native hopes a new neighborhood soccer pitch will inspire the next generation of players.
Lawmakers push illegal dumping crackdown as Oakland collects just 10% of fines
Illegal dumping has plagued Oakland for much of the past decade, with city officials saying the problem has worsened in recent years.
Illegal dumping has plagued Oakland for much of the past decade, with city officials saying the problem has worsened in recent years.
Human remains found in two East Oakland locations belong to same person
Human remains discovered Feb. 1 and Feb. 16 at two separate locations in East Oakland have been confirmed to belong to the same person, police said.
Human remains discovered Feb. 1 and Feb. 16 at two separate locations in East Oakland have been confirmed to belong to the same person, police said.
Dublin woman allegedly killed boyfriend with hammer, knife after $150K dispute
Authorities allege a 25-year-old woman charged in the stabbing and hammer-beating death of her boyfriend was upset he could not give her $150,000.
Authorities allege a 25-year-old woman charged in the stabbing and hammer-beating death of her boyfriend was upset he could not give her $150,000.
Kamala Harris returns to Oakland, reflects on roots, urges political engagement
The former vice president stopped in her hometown as part of her book tour Tuesday. She mixed personal reflection with sharp criticism of the current administration and a call for voter mobilization.
The former vice president stopped in her hometown as part of her book tour Tuesday. She mixed personal reflection with sharp criticism of the current administration and a call for voter mobilization.
Fremont's new police chief Floyd Mitchell starts next week
Former Oakland police head Floyd Mitchell begins his new job as Fremont’s police chief on Monday.
Former Oakland police head Floyd Mitchell begins his new job as Fremont’s police chief on Monday.
Hundreds of properties in this Bay Area county to be auctioned with bids as low as $455
More than 250 properties are set to go on the auction block in one Bay Area county later this month, with minimum bids hitting as low as $455.
More than 250 properties are set to go on the auction block in one Bay Area county later this month, with minimum bids hitting as low as $455.
'Super dope' Alysa Liu mural in Oakland serves as inspiration
A vibrant new mural of Alyssa Liu is now gracing Oakland in the Temescal district.
A vibrant new mural of Alyssa Liu is now gracing Oakland in the Temescal district.
Several anti-war protests spring up around Bay Area
Some demonstrators celebrated the potential for regime change while also expressing concern about the US-Israel attacks on Iran and its people.
Some demonstrators celebrated the potential for regime change while also expressing concern about the US-Israel attacks on Iran and its people.
Black History Month: students learn about first Black firefighters in Oakland
Students in Emeryville gathered on Friday to learn a lesson on the Bay Area's first Black firefighters.
Students in Emeryville gathered on Friday to learn a lesson on the Bay Area's first Black firefighters.
Class action lawsuit alleges Flock license plate readers violate CA law and privacy of residents
Flock Safety is facing a class action lawsuit. Filed by an Oakland-based firm, it alleges the company's license plate reading cameras are violating the law and the privacy of California residents.
Flock Safety is facing a class action lawsuit. Filed by an Oakland-based firm, it alleges the company's license plate reading cameras are violating the law and the privacy of California residents.
5 Oakland residents arrested in brazen Beverly Hills robbery
Beverly Hills detectives, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service task force, located and arrested the five suspects in Oakland.
Beverly Hills detectives, with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service task force, located and arrested the five suspects in Oakland.
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.