Fashionistas enjoy a splash of Oakland designs with a spot of tea
High tea is a British tradition which typically calls for elegant hats, high heels and extravagant dresses, and those who came to the Claremont Club & Spa on Friday for read more…
Mayor Thao rallies against recall, with help from a former Oakland mayor and other supporters
At an event launching the campaign to fight her recall, Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said Sunday that the FBI raid of her home in June was an “overreach” by the read more…
Oakland Council set to increase campaign contribution cap for three years, saying the limit isn’t fair to candidates
The Oakland City Council approved a proposal Tuesday to temporarily increase contribution limits for candidates in the upcoming election. The proposal, introduced by council members Janani Ramachandran and Kevin Jenkins, read more…
City Council makes the Mai Tai Oakland’s drink
The Oakland City Council has given Oakland its own official cocktail — shaken, on ice. The Mai Tai. Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan, who introduced the resolution at Tuesday’s meeting, said read more…
With cheers and tears, fans say goodbye to the A’s and the Coliseum: “I have so many memories here’
The Oakland A’s and the Texas Rangers are tied in the bottom of the ninth as rookie Jacob Wilson comes to the plate with a man on second. He rips read more…
Families take back San Antonio Park with Friday night fun and games
Over 250 people made their way to San Antonio Park in East Oakland Friday evening. Among the bright, inviting murals and delicious smells of popcorn and spaghetti launched Family Friday, read more…
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