A legal dispute over an Oakland property has intensified following a tentative ruling that favored occupant Zakiya Jendayi, who claimed she was not properly notified before...
California has implemented new fee schedules and expanded programs to reduce the financial burden of childcare for families across the state. Under recent reforms, many households...
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber is pushing back against U.S. Department of Justice demands to investigate voters suspected of being noncitizens shortly before the...
JPMorganChase is launching Chase Fraud & Scam Prevention Month this November to help consumers protect their personal information and finances. As the holiday season approaches, the...
This week, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) announced $1,031,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) for Mills College at Northeastern University Oakland (MCNUO). This federal funding will be...
The Oakland Unified School District recently achieved a major milestone by escaping 22 years of state control and opening the school year with a teacher in...
Oakland faith leaders and civic officials recently gathered at the Church of All Faiths to revitalize the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Oakland and Vicinity. Led by...
Oakland is hosting a monumental 34-foot-tall sculpture of La Catrina at the Fruitvale Transit Village to mark the 31st annual Día de Los Muertos Festival. Handcrafted...
Oakland recently gathered at the Scottish Rite Center for the All Power to the People gala, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Black Panther Party. Presented...
Voters in five Bay Area counties will decide the fate of a regional sales tax measure on Nov. 3 that could determine the future of local...
Former AC Transit Director Patrisha Piras is endorsing incumbent Joel Young for the AC Transit Board of Directors, Ward 3. Piras highlights Young’s tenure as the...
In partnership with Rise East and the 40x40 Council, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee held a special 2026 State of the City East Oakland community conversation on...
The Council for Global Ancestral Reverence will host "Ancestral Souls Rising" from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, featuring a three-day gathering of prayer and discussion. Led...
Licensed internist Dr. H. Geoffrey Watson has joined gastroenterologist Dr. Ralph Peterson at Oakland’s MacArthur GI to address the rising obesity epidemic. With U.S. obesity rates...
Trader Vic’s, the internationally recognized brand and birthplace of the original Mai Tai, has officially returned to its roots in Oakland. Originally founded in 1934 on...
A recent feasibility study commissioned by potential investors says an Oakland coal terminal backed by President Donald Trump could export 13 million tons a year —...
Incumbent Joel Young is defending his seat on the AC Transit Board against allegations of harassment stemming from a public interaction in 2026. Supporters of the...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — I implore my fellow faith leaders to use these tools. Start now and use them with wisdom. We count on each and every...
BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — I implore my fellow faith leaders to use these tools. Start now and use them with wisdom. We count on each and every...
Other districts involved include: Alameda USD, Albany USD, Berkeley USD, Capistrano USD, Cupertino Union SD, Hayward USD, Laguna Beach USD, Lagunitas Elementary SD, Mt. Diablo USD,...
Along with clearer executive responsibility, the Charter reform would also create new checks and balances, including an independent Budget and Legislative Analyst office, City Council confirmation...
“A great staycation starts when you treat your hometown like a destination - book one ‘anchor’ experience, stay somewhere that changes your scenery, and leave room...
According to the development team’s presentation, the project has an estimated total cost of nearly $158 million. The presentation outlines five phases encompassing entitlement and construction...
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To create a police force that better serves and protects Oakland, the city is working toward the goal of reaching 700 sworn police officers, she said....
