Scottish Fiddlers to present Stravaig event in East Bay
What’s the difference between a fiddle and a violin? I once posed this question to a teenager from…
East Bay’s Habitot kids’ museum seeking a permanent home
The COVID-19 pandemic has been officially over for a few years; but the damage is going to last…
$500,000 in stolen catalytic converters seized in L.A. County theft ring bust
Baldwin Park police have busted a massive catalytic converter theft ring after a nine-month investigation, authorities said. The…
Sample bites, beverages in Oakland hills’ Taste of Montclair next week
Perched in the Oakland hills, Montclair Village is nearing its most flavorful evening of the year, when one’s…
Longtime sportswriter and friend Newhouse was a class act
Dave Newhouse, whose columns delighted Oakland Tribune sports fans for more than 47 years, died March 12 from…
High school baseball and softball: Saturday’s scores
Saturday’s Results BASEBALL CITY SECTION Cleveland 6, San Pedro 4 Gardena 11, Animo Leadership 2 LA University 12,…
High school baseball and softball: Friday’s scores
Friday’s Results BASEBALL CITY SECTION Bell 11, Palisades 3 (8 innings) Eagle Rock 11, Stella 1 El Camino…
Berkeley’s Country Joe led praiseworthy life of service
I was planning to write about something else today, but Joe McDonald died on Saturday, and, as Arthur…
Oakland animal shelter’s euthanasia crisis abates for now
Earlier this month I started getting emails from animal lovers saying, “Did you know that the Oakland city…
Northern California magic clubs to meet soon in Oakland
Is there anyone who doesn’t love magic? You know you’re being tricked; but try as you might, you…
Oakland Zoo’s sad news; good news at Children’s Fairyland
Zawadi, one of the Oakland Zoo’s spotted giraffes, suddenly collapsed and died Dec. 15. (photo courtesy of the…
Oakland Zoo’s sad news; good news at Children’s Fairyland
Zawadi, one of the Oakland Zoo’s spotted giraffes, suddenly collapsed and died Dec. 15. (photo courtesy of the…