“Home is not what it was anymore” — Damian Lillard opens up about the changes that broke Oakland’s identity
Growing up in East Oakland, Damian Lillard‘s childhood was highlighted by day-to-day struggles and the dangers of high-level…
Who should be on the Mount Rushmore of Oakland sports?
When considering Oakland’s greatest sports figures, so many names come to mind. There are historic giants like baseball’s…
Damian Lillard, Keshad Johnson win NBA All-Star competitions
On a holiday celebrating love and affection, thousands of enthusiastic basketball fans showed up at Intuit Dome to…
Former Oakland High student thrives with life-changing Damian Lillard Scholarship
OAKLAND, Calif. – A former Oakland High School student is flourishing after receiving a life-changing scholarship from Portland…
Tributes pour in for slain ‘Last Chance U’ coach
OAKLAND, Calif. – A growing memorial now sits near the office of Laney College athletic director and former…
John Beam: ‘Last Chance U’ coach dies after being shot on campus of Oakland’s Laney College
John Beam, a 66-year-old junior college football coach who gained fame at Laney College in Oakland, California, during…