The California Endowment (TCE) announced last week that it’s committing more than $1 million of its Fight for All Fund specifically to help Californians with Deferred...
When independent filmmaker Shirah Dedman moved from the San Fernando Valley to Oakland, she asked herself: What happened to all the black people in Oakland?, a...
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church in West Oakland is expanding its childcare program to provide 24/7 care. The program serves infants to 5-year-olds, offering full and...
The Silicon Valley Black Chamber of Commerce (SVBCC) promotes diversity and opportunity for African American and minority businesses. Local businessman Ron McPherson, who served as president...
Home health services address many different needs and scenarios. In this last article of a 3-part series about ACE Home Health and Hospice, Inc., we focus...
Oaklanders have the chance to “taste the rainbow” today thanks to Skittles super fan Marshawn Lynch. Ahead of the Oakland Raiders’ first home game, Oakland residents can...
Dialysis is a life-saving treatment for 66,000 Californians with kidney failure. However patient care is declining. Last Wednesday, 75 dialysis patients and allies rallied at DaVita...
The Fall 2017 revival season is upon us, and Allen Temple Baptist Church in East Oakland is determined to build community. Themed “Building Beloved Community”, the...
From the 1962 Northern California High School Invitational Basketball Tournament program. McClymonds High School Warriors basketball team photo of 1962. Photo includes Joe Ellis, front row...
By Brotherhood of Elders Network In many ways our country is at a historical crossroads—will we land on the right side of history? The current Deferred...
Kleinfelder is seeking interested Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) subconsultants/subcontractors for portions of work for the Golden Gate Bridge Physical Suicide Deterrent System and Wind Retrofit Steel...
(l to r) Working on final funding application details is the Beacon Developers’ strategic advisor Paul Purcell, Dr. Kenneth Anderson, MWA Architects Principal Carlton Smith, and...
The Alameda County Care Alliance – Advanced Illness Care Program (AACA-AICP) Care was founded three years ago after five pastors from various denominations in Alameda County...
On Tuesday, three state senators came to the State Capitol to call for a major investment to fund diesel free school buses, transit vehicles, and commercial...
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York named its newest cadet barracks after Air Force General Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr, whom graduated from West...
D’wayne Wiggins, Too Short, Mistah FAB in partnership with Oakland City Councilmember Desley Brooks and Oscar Edwards are hosting an evening of music to benefit the...
Mwanza Furaha (center) peforms with band members (left to right) Michael McQuilkin (keyboard), Marciel Garner (drums), and Melvin Bell (saxophone). Photo by Godfrey Lee. Dr. Mwanza...
Mack original, Ed Thomas says playing for McClymond’s basketball team in the 1950s and ’60s was a great time in his life. At 6’3’’ he played...
Dorothy and Levi Reeves stand in their Oakland home, holding their wedding photo from 57 years ago. Dorothy Reeves agreed to become organ donors and to...
School district staff are working to fix water problems on the campus of McClymonds High School , saying the most serious and immediate problems have been...
A series of health and wellness educational events will be held in Oakland to help African-American seniors and other beneficiaries learn more about Medicare and their...
By Mayor Tom Butt Applications to replace Gayle McLaughlin closed today with 13 applicants who will make a pitch at the September 12 City Council meeting....
Marin County residents will have the opportunity on November 7 to vote on local measures that include school, municipal and special district measures. A special tax...
A selection panel made its final choices this week for the city’s new citizens’ police commission, established by an overwhelming vote in November, which will have...
Shoppers on the prowl for green deals will soon have more square footage to haunt, when the Oakland ReUse Fair on Saturday, August 19th, will celebrate...
