The Oakland Public Safety Committee at its meeting this week unanimously approved consolidation of all complaints against police to go through the Citizens’ Police Review Board...
For someone who does not understand unions and negotiations, it might appear perfectly innocent that the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) put a “polite invitation” on...
A group of 17 South African teachers will come to McClymonds High School this Friday for an evening of music, performance, food, culture, and fun entitled...
Local residents are organizing to attend the Wednesday, April 1 meeting of the Oakland Planning Commission to oppose the proposed sale of public land on East...
Oakland, CA – It took only thirty-nine years for the Golden State Warriors to clinch the Pacific Division. Not to negate their back-to-back playoff appearances in...
For journalist and HIV advocate Jesse Brooks, spreading the message of HIV/AIDS awareness and healthy living has been a form of therapy for him. After...
By Doris I. Mangrum In 1943, a 14 year-old African American male was strolling along the streets of Ferguson, Missouri when the police asked him...
Every morning when you wake up, you should always feel strong enough to hold your own, not only physically, but also mentally. Some people are...
Neighbors gathered at Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland Wednesday night to discuss their concerns about the new AC Transit project, called Bus Rapid Transit...
The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) has announced that by a March 12 deadline, it has received letters of intent to design proposals for four schools...
A new city report highlighting how Oakland police responded to protests in the city last year – sparked by the failure to indict police officers in...
Yolanda’s Construction Administration & Traffic Control (YCAT-C) recently received a small business loan from the Neighbor Fund, a community-based and community-vetted revolving loan fund for small...
The Oakland Unified School District has hired Lance Jackson as the interim head of the Division of Facilities and Management Department at the cost of $30,000...
While many people are looking at the proposed Coliseum City development as the best and last chance to keep the Raiders and A’s in town in...
Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson spoke recently to a group of kindergarteners and parent champions at the “It’s Up to All of Us” Campaign Kick-off in...
Last week, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle in Oakland hosted “The Benefit of Words,” a performance event benefitting Marcus Books. The night was filled with music, poetry, and...
Mayor Tom Butt led dozens of young baseball and softball players last Saturday as they marched through Richmond streets in the annual 2015 Richmond Little League...
San Francisco – When you are passionate about your job, the day goes by fast. You lose track of the time because you are knee...
Sacramento, CA – After a grueling road trip the Kings returned home for another disappointing defeat. The Hawks who hold the best record in the East...
A subcommittee of the Oakland Workforce Investment Board (WIB) Youth Council, called the West Oakland Working Group, met on Feb. 4, and the meeting was ruled...
A financial education, entrepreneurship and college preparatory conference for students and Money Management Workshops for parents was held Saturday, March 7 at UC Berkeley, hosted by...
Alameda County and other California counties have begun receiving millions of dollars a year to partially offset the state decision to save money by shifting many...
Gladys Green has made her mark on the community of Oakland many times over – as a neighborhood activist, a business leader, a champion of low-income...
By Post staff About 100 De Anza High School students held a day-long protest and peacefully demonstrated in front of the high school on Mar. 9....
At least three local organizations and coalitions are pushing to make sure that the Coliseum City project – if it comes to pass – will provide...