Eric Murphy’s ‘City of Stars’ Honors Culture and Community
by JR Valrey, the People’s Minister of Information When many people think of resistance, they think of guns.…
Oakland’s two largest community colleges are merging
Laney and Merritt colleges, the two largest schools in the East Bay’s Peralta Community College District, will merge…
Women are bringing tackle football back to Oakland
You could say Oakland football runs in Dom Stewarts’ blood. Raised in Oakland by a family with Raiders…
3 clinicians cast doubt on mental fitness of Oakland football legend John Beam’s suspected killer
Three psychiatric clinicians say the man accused of gunning down Laney College Athletic Director John Beam last year…
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Divyansh Agrawal Courtesy of KidsRights Environmental Champion A Dublin teen is making a name for himself on the…
Skyline High alumni honor Oakland Coach John Beam with special screening of ‘Last Chance U’
The legacy of Oakland Coach John Beam continues to be celebrated, even in the weeks since his passing.…
Public memorial held for legendary football coach John Beam in Oakland
A public memorial for legendary football coach John Beam took place in Oakland on Wednesday, an emotional day…
Public memorial at Laney College to honor beloved Oakland football coach John Beam
A celebration and memorial for legendary Oakland football coach John Beam is scheduled for this week on the…
Former players and students honor legendary coach in Oakland
Hundreds gathered Friday night to honor a legend larger than life who helped transform their very own lives.…
Laney College Coach John Beam’s memorial captures Oakland’s rich spirit
OAKLAND — There was hardly room to stand, but Cindi Beam rose to hug every well-wisher who stopped…
Peralta approves $220k in security upgrades after killing of legendary Laney Coach John Beam
OAKLAND — Peralta Community College District leaders on Monday approved hundreds of thousands of dollars to fast-track security…
The legacy of John Beam through the lives he touched
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