Over 300 community members in support of a community garden in West Oakland recently participated in a performance event to protect the garden from destruction. ...
John Swaine, THE GUARDIAN NEW YORK (The Guardian)—The second policeman in the video showing Walter Scott’s killing by officer Michael Slager is being sued by another...
Tom Boggioni, RAW STORY TULSA, Okla. (RawStory.com) — The reserve Tulsa County Sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot and killed a man last week when he...
Although it has been 35 years since I last suited up for the Oakland Police Department, even so, when it comes to the subject of public...
Oakland, CA – It began as a pitcher’s duel. But a challenge in the eighth was the game changer for the Mariners. Snapping a thee-game losing...
Dr. David Tom Cooke, a graduate of the Oakland Unified School District and the son of two former principals in the district, is a winner of...
By Jovanka Beckles A quarter of a million people in Richmond and West Contra Costa County, a majority people of color community, will be without...
Maddie Stone, GIZMODO (Gizmodo.com)—Amazon’s much anticipated same-day drone delivery service Prime Air reached another milestone this week: The Federal Aviation Administration has just given Amazon clearance...
Nearly one month has passed since U.S. Marshals chased the wrong man through Fruitvale, leading to a car accident with a paratransit vehicle. Initial media reports...
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerians are voting for state governors and assemblies in elections Saturday in which the opposition hopes to make gains following its...
Matt Spetalnick and David Graham, REUTERS PANAMA CITY (Reuters) — President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro shook hands on Friday at a...
Gary Milhoces, USA TODAY VILLANOVA, Pa. (USA Today)—David Cornwell, lawyer for top NFL draft prospect Jameis Winston, told a tale of two trophies Friday in...
Fran Spielman, THE CHICAGO SUN-TIMES (The Chicago Sun-Times)—Director Spike Lee was accused Friday of “stigmatizing” Chicago and “insulting” its residents by choosing the name...
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Mourners are expected to gather Saturday in Summerville, South Carolina to remember Walter Scott, the 50-year-old black driver who was fatally...
David Jackson, USA TODAY WASHINGTON (USA Today)—Hillary Clinton will announce her presidential candidacy on Sunday, seeking to become the first woman in history to win...
Oakland, CA – Off to a great start. The A’s scored a season-high twelve run including six runs in the fourth inning, their most in an...
(Bloomberg) – General Electric Co. plans to exit the bulk of its lending business, including a $26.5 billion sale of most of its real estate,...
(BBC) – The pound has fallen to its lowest level against the dollar for nearly five years on weak UK industrial output figures and uncertainty over...
(AL.com) – OK procrastinators, the clock is ticking. The tax filing deadline for 2014 returns is less than one week away, and if you’ve waited...
GARISSA, Kenya (Wall Street Journal) – One year ago, President Uhuru Kenyatta declared on television that the era of insecurity was over for Kenyans. He vowed that...
(BBC) – Kenyans have taken to the streets and to social media to express their grief at the death of 148 people in the al-Shabab attack...
EVENS SANON, Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — At least 21 people have died and 17 others are missing in a suspected boat capsizing off Haiti’s...
ANTONIO GONZALEZ, AP Basketball Writer OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Stephen Curry never talks about his case for NBA MVP unless he’s asked. Instead, he prefers to...
GARY B. GRAVES, AP Sports Writer LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A record seven players are leaving a mighty Kentucky team after a season that fell two...
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — No surprise and no suspense from Jahlil Okafor: The Duke freshman is headed to the NBA. The 6-foot-11 All-American announced his decision...
Home-based business with potential monthly income of $10K+ per month. A proven training system and website provided to maximize business effectiveness. Perfect job to earn side and primary income. Contact Lynne for more details: Lynne4npusa@gmail.com 800-334-0540
