Berkeley’s history: Hundreds of students help fight fire in July 1926
Wildfire threatened Berkeley a century ago as high temperatures and low humidity blanketed the Bay Area. Plans were…
Trial underway for Highland man accused of murdering his fiancee – The Oakland Press
Trial entered its second day Tuesday for the case against a Highland Township man accused of murdering his…
Berkeley City Council must maintain restrictions on dangerous, unnecessary police attack dogs | Op-Eds
It is almost inconceivable that Berkeley, a city once regarded as a leader in police accountability practices, would…
Newsom’s brand of socialism: Spend big, reward your donors
Published Jul. 14, 2026at6:00am After eight years in office and eight growing budgets, Gavin Newsom’s central legacy as…
Recognizing 50 Years Of Oakland’s Dome Center For Art, Music And Dance
Photos from personal archive of Marilyn Levine of the Dome Space. Marilyn Levine, Courtesy of Clay Jensen A…
3 Oakland men ordered to stand trial in killing of Los Angeles fitness influencer
Three Oakland men were ordered to stand trial in the killing of a popular Los Angeles fitness influencer…
This Oakland-Based Fashion Designer Tells Her Story Through Reclaimed Fabrics
Tracy Garcia turned the second bedroom of her Oakland apartment into a fashion studio, where repurposed clothes become…
Highwire Coffee reopens in Oakland hills’ Montclair Village
Montclair Village’s Highwire Coffee location in the Oakland hills has reopened after operational issues caused it to shut…
BART stations glow up with $850K grant for LED lighting upgrades | Transit
BART is receiving an $850,000 grant to install LED lighting upgrades at nine East Bay stations, including Downtown…
City Council approves Oakland Coliseum deal, moving its sale toward final approval
The Oakland City Council on Monday approved a city ordinance agreeing to the terms of the sale of…
Three Oakland men ordered to stand trial in the fatal West Hollywood to Bel-Air follow-home robbery
A judge ruled there is enough evidence to prosecute the surviving members of a crew accused of killing…
A local’s guide to vibrant, soulful, often-misunderstood Oakland
Oakland is a town often misunderstood. As someone who’s lived in the city and still spends a ton…