UC Berkeley College of Chemistry awarded DOE Genesis Mission grant
Image courtesy of Hartwig Lab As the U.S. Department of Energy launches phase one of its Genesis Mission:…
The Making of Frances M. Beal’s ‘Black Feminist House’
UC Berkeley Professor Ula Taylor reads excerpts from her book project on the pioneering Black feminist whose life…
Mistah F.A.B. arrested in Oakland for possession of illegal fireworks, police say
Bay Area rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested in Oakland after police said he was in possession of thousands…
Berkeley oversight board sustained 13 police misconduct allegations. The chief rejected them all – The Press Democrat
Berkeley’s civilian police oversight board sustained 13 misconduct allegations last year. Police Chief Jennifer Louis rejected every one.…
Watch WWE SmackDown tonight in Oakland, free streams, start time, TV channel
The superstars of the WWE return to action Friday night with a jaunt to the West Coast and…
Save Big on Back-to-School Shopping at the Just Between Friends Southeast Oakland County Sale
Back-to-school shopping can get expensive fast. Between new clothes, shoes, backpacks, and everything kids seem to outgrow overnight,…
Mistah F.A.B., rapper and activist, charged for possession of illegal fireworks
On Wednesday, OPD arrested one of Oakland’s best known-musicians for allegedly possessing thousands of dollars worth of illegal…
Around Berkeley: Night kayaking, North Shattuck Block Party, Midsummer Bazaar
The UC Aquatic Center is offering a full moon group kayak adventure at the Berkeley Marina on Wednesday,…
Bay Area gas prices are on the rise – NBC Bay Area
Gas prices in the Bay Area, along with the rest of California and the nation, keep climbing, according…
2026 Candidate Interview: Melanie Macey for State Representative District 6
2026 Candidate Interview: Melanie Macey for State Representative District 6 (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 24, 2026) Berkley, Birmingham,…
‘Son of Oakland’ billboard over I-880 in Oakland turns heads
Drivers on I-880 this week may have noticed a curious ad flashing at them from a billboard next…
Closed Oakland Restaurants + Bars Back in Business
Despite being declared “the best food city in the U.S.” in 2024, not even Oakland—a city notorious for…