Review: Oakland Theater’s ‘House of Bernarda Alba’ shows promise, pitfalls
Never let it be said that Oakland Theater Project lacks ambition. Quite the contrary, the former Ubuntu Theater’s…
Oakland man who took vacation time to kill wife sentenced
Kandynn Taylor Wilson, 34, was convicted by an El Cajon Superior Court jury of first-degree murder in the…
An ‘occupational hazard’: Even in California, women in elected office face more abuse than men – The Mercury News
In June 2022, a week after Dev Davis was eliminated from San Jose’s mayoral contest, the then-city council…
There There is a new queer bar in former Friends and Family space
Li, who has been a chef, server and manager at several prominent Bay Area restaurants, worked at Friends…
These wealthy Bay Area suburbs have become a microcosm of India
When Sharmila Mohanraj immigrated from India to the East Bay city of Concord at the age of 24,…
Oakland school finances are suddenly stable. Parents aren’t convinced
The Oakland Unified School District this week said it is financially stable, weeks after a massive deficit. Don…
Gracie Abrams concert tour tickets going on sale for Oakland Arena shows
Gracie Abrams is set to join the top tier of pop music stars with her upcoming concert tour…
Review: Kuhoo Verma shines in Berkeley Rep’s tender ‘The Lunchbox’
Kuhoo Verma, left, and Manu Narayan in Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s “The Lunchbox.” Kevin Berne/Berkeley Repertory Theatre Musicals can…
Woman shot in West Oakland – East Bay Times
OAKLAND — A 32-year-old woman was shot Thursday morning in West Oakland, authorities said. She was reportedly in…
Woman shot and wounded near West Oakland elementary school
A woman was shot and wounded near a West Oakland elementary school Thursday morning, officials said. Police responded…
Woman shot in West Oakland – The Mercury News
OAKLAND — A 32-year-old woman was shot Thursday morning in West Oakland, authorities said. She was reportedly in…
Orinda seventh-grader to compete in finals of national spelling bee – The Mercury News
An Orinda seventh-grader is among the nine finalists who’ll compete Thursday night for the title in the Scripps…