The East Oakland Black Cultural Zone is a safe place for families, professionals, and children. It was a time to celebrate Black culture as we continue...
Stop this madness now! Tell the A’s to pay their fair share or get out of town! Give them no public money for a ballpark. None!...
Jerome Taylor, an employee of Uncle Willie’s and a family member shared, “When Marriott showed us their plans, we indicated they were encroaching on our property,...
Located in the heart of Swan’s Market, the center’s walls and ceilings are covered with bold painted letters and designs. Chapter 510 also has a retail...
“We are extremely grateful to the NBA Foundation for this grant, which will help to ensure that young people have access to media literacy and cultural...
Despite some mixed feelings from workers about the owner’s reactions to the union, both workers and ownership expressed optimism about what they think the Moe’s Books...
The California DMV suggests changing your driver’s license or identification card to a REAL ID as federal laws will soon make it necessary to have either...
“Our Small Sites program is an important part of our overall strategy to make housing affordable to all San Franciscans,” said Mayor Breed. “Preserving rent-controlled housing...
The average San Franciscan uses 42 gallons of water per day at home—one of the lowest rates in California and less than half of the statewide...
Assembymember Mia Bonta said,"I am excited and fully in support of the City Council's decision to prioritize an African American-led, Oakland rooted, development group to negotiate...
“Under our current law and policy approach, we estimate the general fund revenue will reach $202 billion in the budget year and result in a surplus...
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said that California’s 17 million renters spend a significant portion of their paychecks on rent, with an estimated 700,000 Californians at...
The increase in Black representation in the news media was discussed when the topic turned to controversy surrounding Rachel Nichols, an NBA sportscaster on ESPN. In...
By supporting local businesses, more money continues circulating through the local community—this is achieved through a combination of profits paid to local business owners, wages paid...
Her greatest contribution was as a parent to James, a father and successful actor, Cynthia, a mother and contributor of many social and political events, Janet,...
‘I don’t see Black people working on projects in Oakland,’ was a common comment by town hall meeting participants “(And) we have to have more discussion...
California alone stands to benefit from billions of dollars in investment to improve highways and bridges, public transportation, and water infrastructure. Additionally, California will receive hundreds...
People started on the walk at about 11 a.m. Several booths were set up along the route to serve the walkers with snacks and information. The...
In March, the U.S. Congress passed a $4 billion debt relief program for farmers of color to address past discrimination in USDA programs. The debt relief...
The Fillmore District in San Francisco was known as the “Harlem of the West” during the San Francisco jazz era. The neighborhood was bustling with Black-owned...
“Travel volumes have recovered within 5% of pre-pandemic levels, and air travel has almost entirely recovered from its dramatic decline during (the pandemic), up 80% over...
Undoubtedly, funding is crucial as an aspiring small business owner and securing capital can be challenging. However, there are options available to Black, and Latino and...
“How will Black-owned and minority-owned businesses benefit from trillions of taxpayer money being directed to cities and states?” asked Gene Hale, president of the Greater Los...
Festival seating is when the entire venue becomes a mosh pit. It’s a concert where there are no assigned seats, making it a Darwinian every-person-for-himself, go-at-your-own-risk...
Established by a unanimous vote of Council members at their October 5 meeting, the task force will be composed of members of the building trades and...