Growing up, one latte at a time
We don’t go a day without coffee. Whether it’s brewing a homemade iced latte, getting coffee before school,…
A beloved Bay Area theater closed. Now it’s planning a comeback
David Everett Moore, left, and Asia Nicole Jackson rehearse “Crumbs from the Table of Joy” at the Aurora…
Photos: Bright colors, feathers, music and joy at Oakland Carnival
Carnival, the multicultural festival rooted in syncretic forms of art and expression, observed around the world, with the…
Oakland police commission compiles list of finalists for OPD chief
The Oakland Police Commission Thursday submitted a slate of final candidates to Mayor Barbara Lee for consideration as…
‘Operation Chill’ Nets Free Slurpees For Alameda Kids This Summer
ALAMEDA, CA — This summer, getting caught doing good deeds by the police in Alameda could mean (positive)…
Oakland County police want help finding missing 15-year-old girl
Mariah Rose McDonald Mariah Rose McDonald, missing (WDIV) PONTIAC, Mich. – Police are seeking information about a 15-year-old…
Climate change turns into a laughing matter in East Bay satire ‘Continuity’
A climate comedy may sound irreverent given the dire changes our planet experiences every day. With the ice…
Oakland Police Swamped by Over One Million Camera Alerts as Stolen Vehicle Notifications Are Switched Off
Automated license plate readers have become a popular tool for police departments looking to combat crime with fewer…
Former Cal Shakes Amphitheater Reopens
LAMORINDA, CA — Nearly two years after Cal Shakes announced reaching an “insurmountable financial impasse”— and then went…
Suspect arrested hours after allegedly pulling gun during altercation in Pontiac – The Oakland Press
A suspect in a reported assault early Sunday morning in Pontiac was arrested several hours later and is…
Supported by hundreds, proposal to designate historic district in Elmwood falls short in 5-4 vote | City Government
Berkeley’s Landmarks Preservation Commission rejected a proposal to designate Elmwood’s commercial strip as a historic district Thursday. In…
1-year-old boy in critical condition after truck crashes into Oakland apartment: authorities
Sun, June 7, 2026 at 3:33 AM UTC A one-year-old boy is in the hospital after a truck…