'A Great Good Place for Books' in Oakland to close after more than 20 years
A longtime independent bookstore in the Oakland hills will close in the coming weeks due to financial challenges and changing customer habits.
A longtime independent bookstore in the Oakland hills will close in the coming weeks due to financial challenges and changing customer habits.
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.
Iconic Oakland artist behind beloved giraffe mural dies at age 67
The community is mourning the loss of a renowned artist known for his striking murals that became a part of many Bay Area residents' everyday lives. His desire to make a difference in the world was what inspired Dan Fontes to create art.
The community is mourning the loss of a renowned artist known for his striking murals that became a part of many Bay Area residents' everyday lives. His desire to make a difference in the world was what inspired Dan Fontes to create art.
Wrong-way driver dies on I-580 in Oakland: CHP
A driver who was going the wrong way on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland died early Thursday morning after striking two other cars, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A driver who was going the wrong way on Interstate Highway 580 in Oakland died early Thursday morning after striking two other cars, according to the California Highway Patrol.
FIFA opens new pitch at Oakland middle school
Students at Montera Middle School in Oakland are getting a new soccer field, thanks to a partnership between Oakland Unified School District, FIFA, and U.S. Soccer’s philanthropy organization, Soccer Forward.
Students at Montera Middle School in Oakland are getting a new soccer field, thanks to a partnership between Oakland Unified School District, FIFA, and U.S. Soccer’s philanthropy organization, Soccer Forward.
13 East Bay Catholic churches to shutter due to low attendance, financial woes
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
The closures are in response to diocesan-wide trends in declining Mass attendance, participation in the sacraments and Catholic school enrollment
Live updates: OpenAI President expected to testify Monday
The trial centers on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.
The trial centers on the 2015 birth of the ChatGPT maker as a nonprofit startup primarily funded by Musk before evolving into a capitalistic venture now valued at $852 billion.
SFO: You don't need a plane ticket to walk your friend to the gate
San Francisco International Airport just joined Oakland's airport in allowing approved ticket-less family and friends to walk their loved ones to the gates to say goodbye and pick them up with hugs and smiles upon arrival.
San Francisco International Airport just joined Oakland's airport in allowing approved ticket-less family and friends to walk their loved ones to the gates to say goodbye and pick them up with hugs and smiles upon arrival.
Oakland to use street barriers to curb sex work in known hotspot
The city of Oakland will test a new strategy to deter sex work by blocking access to side streets off International Boulevard, though some residents and business owners doubt it will reduce activity.
The city of Oakland will test a new strategy to deter sex work by blocking access to side streets off International Boulevard, though some residents and business owners doubt it will reduce activity.
Dave & Buster's preparing for Jack London Square grand opening Monday
A major name in entertainment is officially joining Oakland’s Jack London Square. Dave & Buster's is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony Monday at its new home located at 55 Harrison Street.
A major name in entertainment is officially joining Oakland’s Jack London Square. Dave & Buster's is scheduled to hold a grand opening ceremony Monday at its new home located at 55 Harrison Street.
First Fridays dispute sparks deadly shooting, revenge killing in East Oakland
Two fatal shootings in East Oakland earlier this month that left a man and a woman dead stemmed from a dispute at a First Fridays event, authorities said.
Two fatal shootings in East Oakland earlier this month that left a man and a woman dead stemmed from a dispute at a First Fridays event, authorities said.
SFO and Oakland airport battle has settled
The two-year legal battle between the airports in San Francisco and Oakland has settled.
The two-year legal battle between the airports in San Francisco and Oakland has settled.
Elon Musk shows up to OpenAI trial, but not in a Tesla
Elon Musk arrived before opening statements began for a high-stakes trial against Sam Altman on Tuesday – but it wasn't in a Tesla.
Elon Musk arrived before opening statements began for a high-stakes trial against Sam Altman on Tuesday – but it wasn't in a Tesla.
Oakland police kill armed man who allegedly pointed gun at residents, officers
Authorities said Oakland police officers fatally shot a man on Monday who was allegedly armed and pointing a gun at residents and responding officers.
Authorities said Oakland police officers fatally shot a man on Monday who was allegedly armed and pointing a gun at residents and responding officers.
Overnight Caldecott Tunnel closures spell traffic trouble for East Bay commuters
Three of the four Caldecott Tunnel bores will be closed overnight through the end of April for maintenance and other work.
Three of the four Caldecott Tunnel bores will be closed overnight through the end of April for maintenance and other work.
East Bay community event offers healing resources for sexual assault survivors
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, a powerful community gathering in the East Bay is providing a sanctuary for survivors to transition "from silence to restoration."
As Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, a powerful community gathering in the East Bay is providing a sanctuary for survivors to transition "from silence to restoration."
Two Oakland nonprofits face setback after equipment, golf cart stolen
Two East Bay nonprofits dedicated to providing youth access to extracurricular activities are reeling after thieves broke into their spaces and stole thousands of dollars in goods.
Two East Bay nonprofits dedicated to providing youth access to extracurricular activities are reeling after thieves broke into their spaces and stole thousands of dollars in goods.
Popular Rockridge Trader Joe's could be replaced by senior housing
A major new development proposal could drastically reshape the skyline of Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood, and displace a popular Trader Joe's.
A major new development proposal could drastically reshape the skyline of Oakland’s Rockridge neighborhood, and displace a popular Trader Joe's.
Residents raise concerns at East Oakland town hall
Oakland residents on Wednesday voiced concerns about crime, illegal dumping and neighborhood conditions during a community town hall hosted by Council President Kevin Jenkins in East Oakland.
Oakland residents on Wednesday voiced concerns about crime, illegal dumping and neighborhood conditions during a community town hall hosted by Council President Kevin Jenkins in East Oakland.
Student opposition to cuts, as OUSD faces June 30 budget deadline
Students and staff showed up at Wednesday's Oakland Unified School District's Board meeting with signs and speeches to tell the Board why they oppose cuts to a staff member they call the "heart" of La Escuelita Elementary School.
Students and staff showed up at Wednesday's Oakland Unified School District's Board meeting with signs and speeches to tell the Board why they oppose cuts to a staff member they call the "heart" of La Escuelita Elementary School.