Tributes pour in for late artist who decorated city with giraffes
The East Bay arts community is mourning the death of Dan Fontes, the Oakland-born muralist known for decorating…
13 East Bay Catholic churches to shutter due to low attendance, financial woes
OAKLAND, Calif. – More than a dozen places of worship in the East Bay belonging to the Diocese…
New tea shop serves Thai-inspired drinks and snacks
A Thai-inspired tea shop with an evolving menu of tasty bites is now steeping in Berkeley. Nudi Blue…
SFO: You don’t need a plane ticket to walk your friend to the gate
article FILE ART – Travelers walk into the Federal Inspection Area at SFO. (Photo By Carlos Avila Gonzalez/The…
Oakland attributes a 6-decade low in homicides, in part, to life coaches – The Mercury News
By JANIE HAR, Associated Press OAKLAND — Young men at risk of succumbing to gang violence slump over…
Dave & Buster’s preparing for Jack London Square grand opening Monday
OAKLAND, Calif. – A major name in entertainment is officially joining Oakland’s Jack London Square. Dave & Buster’s…
Bicyclist in grave condition after Oakland hit-and-run collision – East Bay Times
OAKLAND — A 38-year-old bicyclist, struck Monday night in East Oakland by an SUV that kept going, was…
Oakland’s notorious International Blvd. will see sex work crackdown
OAKLAND, Calif. – The city of Oakland is rolling out a pilot program aimed at reducing sex work…
Oakland native Lange’s ‘Shakespeare Over My Shoulder’ set to premiere
Acclaimed playwright, director, actor and Oakland native Ted Lange is bringing his latest work, “Shakespeare Over My Shoulder,”…
Alameda photographer documents ‘Mayors Across America’ in his new book
Unlike California Assembly or Congressional representatives who can hide from their constituents in Sacramento or Washington, D.C., America’s…
First Fridays dispute sparks deadly shooting, revenge killing in East Oakland
2 killed, 1 injured in East Oakland shooting Two people were killed and a third was critically injured…
Oakland and SFO airports settle fight over East Bay aviation hub’s name
OAKLAND — A settlement was reached in the legal fight over a name previously used by the Oakland…