Sydney Nycole (right) with former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Two like-minded women with the same passion join forces for causes closest to their hearts and minds....
Over the last several months, Oakland residents have been bombarded by phone calls, mailers, leaflets and most recently an online poll opposing one the largest development...
A packed Peralta board meeting opened discussion Tuesday evening on proposed A’s ballpark project next to Lake Merritt. Photo by Ken Epstein. Meetings of Peralta Community...
Jabari Gray is stepping into a new leadership role as executive director of Youth Radio at a time when young people are increasingly driving conversations about...
Radiant Scoggins, LCSW, psychiatric social worker at Center for Elders’ Independence, a comprehensive health plan for East Bay seniors, counsels CEI participant Jessie Doublin to complete...
Overcomers With Hope Studios, Inc. (OWH) will hosts its first Stream-A-Thon on Saturday, October 14 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Liberty Hall-Marcus Garvey Building at 1485...
Students Participate in bonding exercise at the 2017 Social Engineering Project STEM Camp at YMCAs Loma Mar Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Photo Courtesy of...
Oakland Civic Pride is presenting a Youth Ambassador Scholarship and Civic Awards Gala, Thursday, Oct. 19, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Scott’s Seafood Restaurant in...
Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Rev. Donald R. Scurry of Joshua Christian Church at the Chapel of the Chimes annual clergy appreciation. Photo by Eric Marshall Photography....
By Tim Karas, College of Alameda President Beginning your education at a community college and then transferring to the University of California (UC) System or California...
By Hazel Trice Edney (TriceEdneyWire.com) – According to the following statistics, the economic condition of America’s Black community is in dire straits: A recent study by...
By Bobby Mardis Richmond native Kenny Walker III might look like your typical neighborhood at-risk kid but the conscious decision to change his mindset created endless...
By Elizabeth G. & Nathan N., members of OUSD Honor Band On September 25, 2017, most members of the Oakland Unified School District Honor Band knelt...
Esther Goolsby of Communities for a Better Environment (CBE) spoke last Saturday at the first Congress of East OaklandNeighborhoods. Photo by Ken Epstein Hundreds of local residents packed into an...
Oakland, CA – The long ball, a crucial turnover and an unpredictable pass led to a outstanding start by the Baltimore Ravens. The Derek Carr-less Raiders...
State control of the Oakland Unified School District has changed its form over the years since the takeover in 2003 but remains a constant presence in...
By Rob Bonta Imagine yourself a high school senior, enjoying fall sports, hunkering down for the toughest part of the semester, around the beginning of October....
Providing care for someone with an advanced illness can be incredibly difficult. For many the pressure to assess medical needs, monitor medication, assist with basic needs...
Parent Led Oakland REACH Gives Oakland Parents Their Power Back at DeFremery Park Press Conference. A new parent led group, Oakland REACH, hosted a press conference...
District 3 Boardmember Jumoke Hinton Hodge Oakland Board of Education members are gaining a deeper understanding of operating public schools in tough times as they work...
For insurance agent, Sherry Vance expecting the unexpected has been a way of life for her, both personally and professionally. In business for over 25 years,...
Beverly Miles The tumultuous administration of President Donald Trump caught many people by surprise. Unfolding events have rattled their daily lives and certainties like a strong...
Ernest Clark, Jr., a well-known and respected leader in Oakland real estate and the non-profit communities, died on September 29th after being beaten to death by his...
Local Students Encouraged to Apply for Nearly $1 million in Aide during UNCF (United Negro College Fund) Empower Me Tour Thousands of Oakland high school seniors...
