Documentary brings Palestinian stories to Oakland: ‘This is an education that Americans truly, truly need.’
The siege of Gaza played out before a packed house at Oakland’s Regal Jack London theater, where the documentary “Bisan,” created by Palestinian journalist and filmmaker Bisan Owda about her read more…
AC Transit riders get to keep bus shelters after Oakland backs off plan to remove them
When the winter rains arrive, Oakland public transit riders will find shelter once again at their bus stops. But that’s only because the city’s Transportation Department agreed to postpone a read more…
New Temescal mural captures humanity and resilience, ‘a reminder of having love for people.’
On the side of a nondescript Temescal building, a tableau is coming alive in a vibrant array of blues, oranges and reds. An artist on a ladder, spray paint in read more…
Slow election results prompt rally to remove Alameda County registrar of voters
An angry group of about 15 people stood outside the Alameda County Administration Building Tuesday, chanting: “Voters deserve better,” and “We deserve better,” as they called for the dismissal of read more…
BART using federal loan to build new police headquarters in Oakland
BART is gearing up plans to relocate its Police Department to new headquarters in downtown Oakland in 2026, after receiving a $150 million federal loan to fund construction. BART police read more…
Restoring Clinton Park’s community center is a labor of love for a former shopkeeper
When Chien Nguyen closed his boba shop in East Oakland in 2023, he turned his focus to another venture: revitalizing a nearby park and its community center. Over the past read more…
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