Oakland School for the Arts presents: Next gen fashion creators
This year's runway show from the Fashion Design Pathway at OSA features designs that play with structure, silhouette, and material, revealing the unexpected beauty that emerges when conventions are questioned and rebuilt. Support the youth, Friday, May 8 and Saturday from 7-9PM.
This year's runway show from the Fashion Design Pathway at OSA features designs that play with structure, silhouette, and material, revealing the unexpected beauty that emerges when conventions are questioned and rebuilt. Support the youth, Friday, May 8 and Saturday from 7-9PM.
Shakira debuts 'Dai Dai,' official World Cup song
Colombian superstar Shakira teased her new World Cup official song, “Dai Dai," a collaboration with Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
Colombian superstar Shakira teased her new World Cup official song, “Dai Dai," a collaboration with Afrobeats star Burna Boy.
Cal Performances presents, This Land: Reflections on America
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
Cal Performances at UC Berkeley presents pianist Lara Downes in This Land: Reflections on America at Zellerbach Hall on Saturday, May 9 at 8PM. Joined by folk singer Judy Collins, poet Tarriona, string ensemble Invoke Quartet, and the multicultural Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir.
San Leandro AAPI Fest
San Leandro and West Coast Makers are hosting an AAPI festival on May 8th from 4-9PM in Butterfly Plaza. Then on May 9th, there is Salsa on the Bay, in Treasure Island from 2-8PM
San Leandro and West Coast Makers are hosting an AAPI festival on May 8th from 4-9PM in Butterfly Plaza. Then on May 9th, there is Salsa on the Bay, in Treasure Island from 2-8PM
Mark Hamill deletes image depicting Trump as deceased, posts new photo to 'apologize' after backlash
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
Legendary singer Bonnie Tyler rushed to hospital for emergency intestinal surgery
Legendary pop singer Bonnie Tyler was rushed to a hospital in Portugal for emergency surgery.
Legendary pop singer Bonnie Tyler was rushed to a hospital in Portugal for emergency surgery.
San Lorenzo's Ruby Ibarra wants Filipino stories heard loud and clear
Ruby Ibarra is a Filipina musician who grew up in San Lorenzo, where she discovered representation through spoken word.
Ruby Ibarra is a Filipina musician who grew up in San Lorenzo, where she discovered representation through spoken word.
BART to hold its first-ever prom, and you're invited
It’s prom season, and Bay Area, you’re invited to the first ever BART prom to be held next month.
It’s prom season, and Bay Area, you’re invited to the first ever BART prom to be held next month.
Filipino-American stories: Ruby Ibarra on representation and resistance
San Lorenzo-raised, Ruby Ibarra, a rapper, entrepreneur and mother reflects on culture, activism and community through music.
San Lorenzo-raised, Ruby Ibarra, a rapper, entrepreneur and mother reflects on culture, activism and community through music.
North Bay ballet shares Mexican folklore through dance
Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, but it actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862.
Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken for Mexico’s Independence Day, but it actually commemorates the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862.
Cinco de Mayo with Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena
Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.
Founded in 2010 by Alicia Sánchez Martínez, Ballet Folklórico El “Valle” de St. Helena is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Mexican folklore through dance. By honoring ancestral traditions, the group transforms history, culture, and identity into vibrant artistic expression.
'Storage Wars' Darrell Sheets manner of death revealed: Reports
Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit stemming from “It Ends with Us" filming
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement that ends the legal battle over Lively’s claim that he conspired with publicists to destroy her reputation.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement that ends the legal battle over Lively’s claim that he conspired with publicists to destroy her reputation.
Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges. Here's what to know.
Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges. Here's what to know.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Gwen Farrell Adair, ‘MASH’ actress, dies at 94
“MAS*H" actress Gwen Farrell Adair died Thursday at 94. She is remembered for her TV roles and for breaking barriers as one of California’s first female licensed boxing referees.
“MAS*H" actress Gwen Farrell Adair died Thursday at 94. She is remembered for her TV roles and for breaking barriers as one of California’s first female licensed boxing referees.
Sony PlayStation lawsuit: Gamers may qualify for $7.85M settlement — What to know
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated prices for digital games.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has agreed to a proposed $7.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated prices for digital games.
2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
Is D4vd facing the death penalty? Prosecutors detail why singer meets legal threshold
Horrific new details were released in a court filing regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The documents paint a graphic picture of the case against D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, who is charged in the killing of the Inland Empire teen.
Horrific new details were released in a court filing regarding the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The documents paint a graphic picture of the case against D4vd, born David Anthony Burke, who is charged in the killing of the Inland Empire teen.
Oakland thieves swipe band’s U-Haul packed with instruments before tour
A band scheduled to perform across California is reeling after thieves in Oakland stole a rental truck with their instruments and equipment.
A band scheduled to perform across California is reeling after thieves in Oakland stole a rental truck with their instruments and equipment.