Snapp Shots: East Bay librarian offers up kids’ summer reading list
When I was a kid, they used to make us read as a punishment for being naughty. I…
Oakland leaders rally in support of stronger sanctuary city protections ahead of vote
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee along with several City Council members gathered in the city’s Fruitvale neighborhood Monday to…
Plans for the first Costco in this East Bay city move ahead
article Proposed West Oakland site for a new Costco store. (Mayor Barbara Lee Instagram post ) OAKLAND, Calif. –…
An Oakland bank was hit twice within 6 days. Police say it was the same armed robber
A 67-year-old man accused of robbing an Oakland bank twice in less than a week has been charged…
Oakland City Council to consider stronger immigrant protections
Vote expected on Oakland “City of Refuge” plan to limit ICE access A rally ahead of Tuesday’s expected…
Alameda County, California Approves Policy-Based Reparation Plan
For years, California has explored a variety of policies aimed at providing reparations for anti-Black racism. Now, one…
Man fatally shot near Lake Merritt
Oakland crime trending downward As 2025 draws to a close, the City of Oakland’s crime data appears to…
Expanded pretrial services helped more people stay out of jail in Alameda County, court data shows
A recently launched Alameda County Superior Court program is reducing recidivism, according to data compiled by the court,…
Should Oakland squeeze money out of its downtown foreclosures? Voters will decide.
OAKLAND — Large banks and investment firms that foreclose on properties could soon face city taxes under a…
Oakland: Man found dead near Lake Merritt – The Mercury News
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday morning next to Lake Merritt in Oakland, authorities say. Police said…
Oakland: Man found dead near Lake Merritt – East Bay Times
A 27-year-old man was fatally shot Sunday morning next to Lake Merritt in Oakland, authorities say. Police said…
Can downtown San Jose keep the momentum of World Cup crowds?
San Jose has long laid claim to being the Bay Area’s soccer capital. Over six weeks of World…