BART has paid $175,000 in damages to settle a federal lawsuit brought by five men who were detained with Oscar Grant, who was killed by BART...
[vimeo 93706281 w=500&h=480] The constant drone of passing automobiles overhead are interrupted briefly by the clanking of the occasional BART train. A block from the 880/980...
Pamela Price, a candidate for the open seat in 15th Assembly District, recently spoke with members of the Marin African-American Professional Network (MAAPN). The talk was...
By Jean Quan, Mayor of Oakland The middle class is not only an American creation, it is the backbone of our country and the greatest force...
Congresswoman Barbara Lee was conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the American Baptist Seminary of the West (ABSW) during its 143rd commencement ceremony last weekend...
The Oakland Raiders are extending an invitation for” fans to share a story of why they love the Silver and Black. Fans can upload a video...
East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) on Thursday celebrated the grand opening of the historic California Hotel. “I’m so pleased to celebrate this grand opening...
oOCCUR and the San Francisco Foundation in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco presents the 4th workshop in the 2014 Model Build on...
The Peralta Association of African American Affairs recently held its 16th annual scholarship reception. With a record number of applicants, the association on May 2 recognized...
Supporters of Dr. Elnora Webb breathed a partial sigh of relief this week when the Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a one-year...
Mayor Jean Quan announced Tuesday that interim chief Sean Whent will become the new chief of the Oakland Police Department Whent has served as the interim...
More than 1,000 high-achieving Oakland students were honored this week at the 2014 African-American Honor Roll celebration, hosted by the Oakland Unified School District’s Office of...
I’m sure you know people making minimum or near minimum wage. You probably know someone who is not a teenager struggling to get by on a...
The O.A.S.I.S. Clinic, which provides treatment for people with hepatitis, last week hosted hosting Oakland mayoral candidate forum, where candidates spoke about their vision for a...
Some of the biggest names in the Church of God in Christ came to Oakland last weekend to help Bishop Bob Jackson and the Acts Full...
Oakland, CA – No better way than to tie the series than with a rally in the ninth inning. The A’s did just that when they...
HeyLove Television in association with Whala Entertainment launched its Kickstarter fundraising campaign on May 8th to fund the complete production of Season One of “Entanglement: The...
The Alameda County Asthma Coalition, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and the Northern California Breathmobile celebrated “World Asthma Day” this week to not only work...
From Oakland to the White House, to cities around the world, millions of people are picking up the cries of Nigerian mothers: “Bring Back Our Girls.”
They finally got it right. The Raiders selected linebacker Khalil Mack in the NFL Draft and all seem to pleased. It’s been a long time since...
Oakland professional sports are at a crossroada. There must be decided leadership to save the Coliseum area from becoming a ghost town. The mayor, in a...
The Oakland City Council this week honored beloved local priest Father Jay Mathews, who is celebrating his 40th anniversary in the priesthood and 25 years of...
The Oakland City Council recognized some of the city’s top students at this week’s council meeting, paying tribute to the young people, who “through their natural...
Business owners and workers in Oakland are debating Councilmember Larry Reid’s proposal to raise the city’s minimum wage to $10.20 an hour, which would be adjusted...
Heading into the ninth inning, the A’s were down by one run. Jim Johnson allowed four runs on two hits and two walks. All of the...
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