Reliving the memories: Reggie Jackson and other A’s legends hit the Coliseum field one more time
The Oakland Coliseum came alive with baseball over the weekend. A month after fans said a teary goodbye to their beloved A’s, some of the team’s legendary players hit the read more…
Día de los Muertos came early to Jack London Square, with more festivities next weekend
Sugar skulls, costumed toddlers and the aroma of fresh-cooked tamales filled the Port of Oakland waterfront on Sunday, as Jack London Square hosted its annual Halloween and Día de los read more…
Ranked-choice divides Oakland voters — some want to scrap it, others want outreach to educate voters
In November 2022, Oakland resident Ima Ekong went to her local polling place to cast her vote in the city’s mayoral election. Two years later, she says she’s still unclear read more…
‘It became obvious who our new target audience should be’: BART using mascots to attract young riders
BART is capturing the attention of the next generation of riders by introducing anime mascots, community events, and creative outreach programs that make public transit more engaging and accessible. BART’s read more…
Price to supporters: Recall campaign trying to ‘nullify our votes, silence our voices’
With two weeks to go before the election, supporters of Pamela Price are campaigning hard to convince voters to allow the progressive Alameda County district attorney to finish her first read more…
Big changes coming to Oakland City Council —three seats open, two others up for reelection
Three Oakland council members are giving up their seats, paving the way for new leaders to join the City Council. Council Members Dan Kalb and Treva Reid, and Vice Mayor read more…
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