Oakland police, lawmakers grapple with officer staffing shortage
In Oakland, District 2 City Councilmember Charlene Wang has made public safety one of her top priorities. “Public…
‘These tickets are performative art’: Oakland speed cameras are online, but will anyone pay their fines? | National News
OAKLAND, Calif. — City leaders made clear earlier this month that speeding drivers clocked by dozens of new…
Oakland Nature Preserve extends hours for magical firefly viewing
The Oakland Nature Preserve, starting March 29, will be staying open until 9 p.m. on select dates for…
Berkeley removes, covers signs honoring Cesar Chavez
Between Wednesday and Thursday, city workers removed a sign bearing Cesar Chavez’s name, and covered up information about…
Arson fire guts Oakland insurance business; landmark restaurant spared
OAKLAND — An arsonist targeted an insurance agency office adjacent to a landmark Fruitvale district Mexican restaurant early…
Oakland Residents Rally Against Authoritarianism
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Thousands of Oakland residents and community groups gathered on March…
Oakland man charged with torching store for showing customers’ video of his brother being killed, authorities say
OAKLAND — A local resident has been charged with attempting to burn down the convenience store where his…
Oakland man charged with torching store for showing customers’ video of his brother being killed, authorities say
OAKLAND — A local resident has been charged with attempting to burn down the convenience store where his…
Roast & Toast makes a fantastic Palestinian knafeh dessert
I paid a visit to Roast & Toast, a café in Berkeley known for booza, or stretchy ice…
Barbara Lee thinks ‘strong mayor’ reforms could help fix Oakland’s problems. The council stands in her path
In dozens of meetings and workshops over the past year, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee has been building consensus…
Marcus Peters succeeds his father as head coach at Oakland McClymonds High School
Before he was a first-team All-Pro in the NFL, Marcus Peters played at McClymonds High School in Oakland,…
‘No Kings’ protests expected to draw hundreds of thousands in Bay Area Saturday
No Kings rallies set for March 28 Dozens of protests around the Bay Area, and thousands around the…