Planning Commission Gives Oak Knoll Plan Unanimous Approval to Build 935 Homes Plus $20 Million in Cash for Affordable Housing

The Oak Knoll project, and its developer SunCal, will bring 935 homes to the East Oakland foothills, plus acres of open space, a new retail venue,...

Racial Profiling of African American Motorists Persists in Oakland

Racial profiling of African American motorists persists in Oakland despite the years of data-filled reports the Oakland Police Department (OPD) has been required to collect and...

Fannie B. Jeffrey, 85

Fannie B. Jeffrey, of Oakland, Ca., passed away peacefully Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, surrounded by her daughters and granddaughter. Fannie was born to Horace and Queen...

Progressive Transitions, Inc.  “Shining the Light”

Executive Director of the Family Justice Center Cherri Allison (center) is awarded a City of Oakland Commendation by City Councilwoman Lynette Gibson-McElhaney (right) at the Progressive...

East Bay Mini­ Maker Faire Showcases Invention and Creativity

More than 150 makers, scientists, artists, crafters, and engineers will gather to show and share on Sunday, Oct. 22, for the 8th Annual East Bay Mini...

Curry Surprises Kids At Bushrod Community Center

Oakland, CA – Stephen Curry, The Curry Family Foundation, Chase and Under Armor teamed up to celebrate the newly refurbished indoor and outdoor basketball courts at...

Meiklejohn Institute to Hold Human Rights Forum on Racism

The Meiklehohn Civil Liberties Institute (MCLI) is hosting a Human Rights Forum to work with community organizations and individuals directly affected by racism at the hands...

Marian Etta Barfield, 86

Marian Etta Barfield led an inspiration life and was known for her pleasant smile and encouraging words. Born July 19, 1931 in Houston, Texas, she emigrated...

OUSD Will Cut Additional $14.2 Million – A Total of $46.7 Million Since January

The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) released a report this week announcing plans to cut an additional $14.2 million in spending to guarantee the district remains...

Union Rift Threatens Local Oakland Jobs

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...

Fans, Neighbors Differ Over Proposed A’s Stadium

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 Named Youth Radio’s New Executive Director

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...

Five Steps To Ensure Your End of Life Wishes Are Honored

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...

OWH Studios Hosts 12-Hour Stream-A-Thon

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...

The Social Engineer Sends Over 100 Students To Camp

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 Presents Civic Awards Gala, Oct. 19

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...

Chapel of the Chimes, NAACP Honor Local Heroes on 9/11 Anniversary

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....

OUSD Honor Band Explains “Why We Kneel”

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...

Congress of Neighborhoods Seeks Community Power in East Oakland Flatlands

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...

School District Avoids State Takeover with Two-Year $32 Million Budget Cuts

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...

Opinion: Let’s Promise to Put the Dream of College Within Closer Reach

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....

Caregiver Support Through the Alameda County Care Alliance

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 Group, Oakland REACH to Hold Oakland Schools Accountable

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...

School Board Focuses on Balanced Budget After This Year’s $17 Million Shortfall

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...

To Honor World Food Day, Mandela Foods Co-op Hosts Nutrition Justice Advocate