OUSD vowed reparations for Black students five years ago, but the promise remains unfulfilled
This story was first published in The Mercury News. When Pecolia Manigo’s eldest daughter lost out on a…
Brit Floyd tickets on sale in Oakland at Fox Theater
Brit Floyd (image via ScoreBig) Brit Floyd will bring its Pink Floyd tribute production to Fox Theater in…
Mayor of Oakland proposes measure to strengthen mayoral powers – KION Central Coast
A live look at the Oakland City Council’s debate over whether or not to send a measure that…
Oakland school district vowed reparations for Black students, yet outcomes appear stagnant after 5 years
Five years after the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) pledged sweeping reparations for Black students, critics say the…
Illegal dumping in Berkeley spikes when students graduate and move out: Here’s how Cal program aims to curb it
BERKELEY, Calif (KGO) — Thousands of University of California, Berkeley students graduated last month, and for the city,…
Excavation crews called to Medline warehouse to help access remnants of massive fire
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Tracy Medline fire has been almost entirely put out but with some parts of…
Oakland’s approach to illegal dumping ‘abysmal,’ civil grand jury says
OAKLAND, Calif. – Oakland is failing in its efforts to tackle illegal dumping, according to the Alameda County…
Berkeley Playhouse teen cast treks ‘Into the Woods’
A cast of talented Berkeley-area teenagers takes the stage this July at Berkeley Playhouse for “Into The Woods,”…
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee breaks tie, sending government shakeup to election
OAKLAND — Mayor Barbara Lee may soon find herself with the final say in shaping Oakland’s future if…
James Beard Awards: Who won this year?
Two Bay Area winners took home major honors at the prestigious James Beard Awards at a ceremony held…
Berkley and Royal Oak Students Studying Science Earn DAR Scholarships
Berkley and Royal Oak Students Studying Science Earn DAR Scholarships (Sharlan Douglas, June 16, 2026) Berkley, Royal Oak,…
Oakland residents will decide in November on strong-mayor government measure
On Tuesday, the Oakland City Council took a vote to send an initiative to the November ballot that…