When Sheila E. met First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House five and a half years ago, the percussionist said, “Hi, honey.” She...
Humanist Hall, a non-theistic church that has been a cultural resource for under-served communities in Oakland since 1941, has been designated a public nuisance by...
A group of neighbors who are leading the fight against the luxury apartment tower by Lake Merritt – Eastlake United for Justice – is...
As hundreds rallied at Oakland City Hall Tuesday protesting possible coal shipments through the developing Oakland Army Base, health concerns were one of the key...
A coalition of environmental groups, concerned residents and local leaders held a rally on the steps of City Hall Tuesday demanding, “No coal in Oakland,”...
July 23, 2015 By Phil Tagami For over seven years, the City of Oakland (City), the Port of Oakland (Port), and California Capital &...
Oakland, CA – The only goal as a player is to win a Championship. You play hard, study hard and workout hard during grueling hours to...
By Post Staff A group of young women from McClymonds, their mentors, and teachers – known as “Culture Keepers” – left Monday from the...
“That’s what strikes me. There but for the grace of God.” That was President Obama’s reaction when he became the first sitting U.S. president...
African American walking tours of Oakland will be held on Saturday, July 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 19. This tour highlights African American leaders that...
James Alexander, a recent graduate of Oakland Technical High School, has won a $20,000, five-year scholarship, awarded by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and...
LeRoy King, prominent Bay Area labor and civil rights leader, has died at the age of 91. King, who passed away on June 12,...
The City of San Leandro invites the public to an evening of classical Indian dance with the Shri Krupa Dance Company, in celebration of Indo...
Diplomatic relations between Cuba and the US have been officially restored after 50 years. In a historic ceremony on Monday, the Cuban flag was raised...
Mayor Edwin M. Lee has introduced an $18.5 million purchase and sale agreement to the Board of Supervisors to allow the city to acquire a...
Years of community planning and nearly a year of construction have culminated in the completion of the San Pablo Dam Road Walkability Project. Completion of...
University of California President Janet Napolitano announced this week that the minimum wage for its workers – both direct and service contract employees – will...
By Juan Martinez Part II It is slightly after 2 p.m. on a warm Sunday May afternoon when a group of about 44 kids...
Dr. Nathan Alexander joined University of San Francisco in the Teacher Education Department as a visiting faculty member in fall 2014 and will continue in...
What people see, hear and feel can influence whether they behave in a way that is detrimental to society or uplifting. Seeing kids sagging their...
A group of college interns from Oakland recently took a virtual tour of a local construction project at the former Sears building and explored...
Courtesy of SF State Media Throughout her career, Tendai Chitewere has, as an African-American woman, felt unfairly judged and unwelcome in certain situations. ...
Family and friends of Julia J. Earl recently celebrated her 99th birthday on July 14 at Chevy’s Restaurant, sharing stories of the love she has...
By Linda Olvera The horrible tragedy of the San Francisco waterfront killing of Katherine Steinle by one undocumented immigrant is being politicized...
Mayor Pauline Russo Cutter and the San Leandro City Council announced that San Leandro’s new publically accessible Wi-Fi system is set to go live...
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