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US news
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 hours ago

Eye on the Hills: Oakland's first indoor pickleball, social club opens

Pickle Athletics opened Oakland's first indoor pickleball and social club with four courts, recovery zones, a café/bar, extended hours, and neighborhood-focused amenities.
#murder
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
22 hours ago

Oakland cultural affairs manager role reinstated

Oakland reinstated the cultural affairs manager position and secured funding to restore it for two years to oversee arts funding and commission work.
East Bay real estate
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a free, monthly street festival on the first Friday 5:00–9:30 p.m. along Telegraph Avenue showcasing local artists, performers, food, and community.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Oakland apartment transactions hint at weak multifamily market in city

Oakland multifamily values are falling, with discounted sales and foreclosures signaling continued weakness in the city's apartment market.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

A missing girl showed up on a sex trafficking site. So Oakland police went undercover and ordered her

A 17-year-old girl known in court records as Jane Doe had been missing for roughly six weeks when her pictures turned up on an online prostitution advertisement based in the Bay Area, authorities said. So on Nov. 13, an Oakland police investigator went undercover and responded to the ad, posing as a potential sex buyer, and arranged to meet the teen at the hotel in the 1800 block of Embarcadero in Oakland, court records show.
US news
#restaurant-closures
Food & drink
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 days ago

The East Bay's best breakfast is served at this decade-old diner

Sequoia Diner in Oakland won the 2025 Nosh Awards for best breakfast, famed for biscuits, pastries, red flannel hash, and a warm community atmosphere.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

24 Oakland holiday markets for gifts and winter cheer

Shop local at Oakland and Bay Area holiday markets between Dec. 5 and Dec. 20 for handmade gifts, performances, activities, and charitable donations.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Oakland hires new top official for economic development and technology

Chuck Baker will join Oakland as assistant city administrator, focusing on business attraction, infrastructure investment, IT modernization, and workforce development.
#homicide
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Alameda County DA to announce charges in shooting death of legendary Oakland coach John Beam

Legendary Oakland football coach John Beam was fatally shot on Laney College campus; suspect Cedric Irving Jr. was arrested and charged with murder.
LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
4 days ago

Historic Rainbow Crosswalk Installed Within Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District - San Francisco Bay Times

Oakland installed a permanent thermoplastic rainbow crosswalk to affirm safety, welcome, and visibility for trans, queer, and non-binary people amid federal anti-LGBTQ actions.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

After beating Oakland murder charge, defendants pleads no contest to misdemeanor manslaughter

Kevin Mak avoided prison after pleading no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and receiving one year of probation following a trial with mixed verdicts.
Music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

We Are Oakland Holiday Benefit Concert

2025 We Are Oakland Holiday Benefit Concert features local artists, free entry with free-will donations raising funds for the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

In coffee-crazed East Bay, one cafe and roaster comes out on top

Mother Tongue Cafe & Bar in Oakland delivers expertly roasted, mission-driven coffee, fair-priced sourcing, and a welcoming cafe with patio, pastries, and consistent service.
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Oakland homeless camp policy tabled again - but debate rages on

Oakland City Council delayed a proposal to tighten homeless camp rules after a state agency warned it could jeopardize vital state and county funding.
#food-cities
#ac-transit
#food-scene
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
East Bay food

For the second year in a row, Bay Area city is named best food city in the US

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
East Bay food

For the second year in a row, Bay Area city is named best food city in the US

Education
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Baby Yale Academy Open House (Oakland)

Baby Yale Academy Oakland hosts a holiday open house showcasing facilities, staff, programs, and family activities including photo booth, cookie decorating, raffle, and Santa visit.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

BART train death leads to major delays Monday

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... OAKLAND BART suffered major delays Monday night after a person died on a train in Oakland, officials said. The incident was reported around 6:15 p.m. at the West Oakland station. The Alameda County Coroner's Office was called to the scene, said BART spokesperson Michelle Robertson, adding that foul play is not suspected in the death. No other details about the incident were released.
US news
#speed-cameras
#shooting
Food & drink
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

This East Bay city is No. 1 in 2025 ranking of best U.S. food destinations

Oakland ranks as the top U.S. food city in 2025, while San Francisco places fifth among the nation's best food cities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Pedestrian dead after trying to cross Interstate 880 in Oakland

OAKLAND A pedestrian trying to cross an East Bay freeway died early Monday after being hit by a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol said. The collision happened about 5:40 a.m. on southbound Interstate 880 at the S. 16th Avenue off-ramp just north of the Embarcadero. Authorities did not identify the pedestrian immediately, pending the investigation and notification of relatives. Initial reports confirmed by the CHP said the pedestrian tried to
California
Boston
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

The best U.S. airports for drinking alcohol, ranked

Boston Logan ranks highest for bars and restaurants, offering accessible, high-quality options for boozy layovers, while Oakland's airport ranks near the bottom.
#holiday-warehouse-sale
#comedy
Food & drink
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

67 "Frosty' Shake at Wendy's on Black Friday

Wendy's offers classic Frosty shakes (vanilla or chocolate) for 67¢ all day on Black Friday at participating stores, while supplies last.
#restaurant-openings
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

100 Turkeys. 1,000 plates. 23 years in, an Oakland community Thanksgiving keeps growing

Two Star Market hosts a free, large Thanksgiving feast in Oakland's Dimond District annually, growing from 50 attendees to over 1,000 and serving the community.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

A former Oakland mayor's $3 million Bay Area estate finds buyer in weeks

A historic survivor, 5311 Golden Gate Ave. in Oakland 's sylvan Upper Rockridge neighborhood has been listed for the first time in over 40 years. The 1940s abode was built for one of Oakland's most popular and influential mayors. Now, with an asking price of $2.995 million and less than three weeks on the market, this home is already pending.
East Bay real estate
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Oakland might not owe coal company hundreds of millions after new court ruling

A federal judge vacated the bankruptcy court's final judgment, giving Oakland another chance to contest liability in the coal-terminal interference case.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Victim of Oakland fatal train collision was San Leandro missing person

79-year-old Jiankang Huang, who suffered from dementia, was killed by a Union Pacific freight train while reportedly sitting on railroad tracks in East Oakland.
Environment
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Obscure, 12-Year-Old Port of Oakland Coal Battle Could End Up Bankrupting City of Oakland

Oakland faces potential hundreds of millions in legal liability and possible bankruptcy after canceling a 2013 coal terminal deal following environmental protests.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Pour Manners Izakaya Pop-Up at The Punchdown (Oakland)

Pour Manners will pop-up at The Punchdown wine bar & bottle shop in Oakland on Friday, November 21st from 4-9pm. Pour Manners is a project of Boi Soth, serving izakaya inspired by the multicultural cuisines of the Bay Area. You can see our latest menu here. A glimpse at Friday's menu: 2-piece kushiyaki skewers: Chicken thigh with frizzled leeks, tare, yuzu kosho and sea salt Cambodian kroeung marinated steak with lemongrass tare, and kaffir lime sea salt Pork belly marinated in a calamansi ponzu topped with garlic chicharon and serrano pepper.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Free "Friendsgiving" Community Meal for LBGTQIA+ (Oaklane)

A free community meal for LGBTQIA folks in need of space this holiday season. It's our 4th Annual Friendsgiving, brought to you by BOSS Idea House and Good VBZ It's a community celebration made for LGBTQIA fam and friends. Expect good food, good energy, and plenty of love.
LGBT
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

After 10 years in Temescal, Roses' Taproom announces closure

Roses' Taproom in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood is closing after nearly 10 years due to slow foot traffic and astronomical rent.
California
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

CHP Investigates Thursday Shooting on I-580 in Oakland, Seeking Information From Public

A shooting on eastbound Interstate-580 in Oakland closed lanes for about thirty minutes; no injuries reported and police are seeking information.
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

A day after ICE showed up near Hoover Elementary, parents felt nervous and defiant

Immigration enforcement near Hoover Elementary sparked parental fear, community patrolling, and determined efforts to keep children attending school despite intimidation.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

Small businesses could get a big tax break under Oakland plan

Oakland proposal exempts many small businesses (under $1M annual) from the 2027 city gross receipts tax and waives tax for new businesses in 2028.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

ICE Agents Show Up Near West Oakland Elementary School, Resulting in Car Chase and Irate Parents

On Wednesday morning, parents of kids attending West Oakland's Hoover Elementary School got a pretty alarming message on an app some use called ParentSquare. "We got confirmation that there is ICE activity in the neighborhood, the message said, according to KTVU. They are on 31st and Market Street knocking on doors. The kids are safe and secure at school. Please do not come to the school. We will alert you when things are quiet in the neighborhood again.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Two Men Killed By Trains In Separate Oakland Incidents In Less Than 24 Hours

In the first incident, a man identified as a frequently seen transient in the area was seen standing next to the railroad tracks in the area of 37th Avenue and East 9th Street when he was struck and killed by an Amtrak train at around 9:40 am Tuesday. As the Chronicle reports, city workers had been in the area clearing a homeless encampment, but the man who died was not a resident of that encampment. He was, however, reportedly known to stay in encampments nearby.
East Bay (California)
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

He was already down': Two agree to 12 years in prison for killing man at Oakland park

Two men pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter and agreed to 12-year prison terms for beating a man to death in a public park.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Person on east Oakland train tracks killed in collision with Amtrak train

A man died Tuesday morning after being hit by an Amtrak train while trying to walk or run across train tracks in East Oakland, police said. The collision happened about 9:40 a.m. near the intersection of 37th Avenue and E. 9th Street. Police did not identify the man immediately, pending notification of relatives. According to police, the man may have been fleeing from a dispute he had with somebody else in the area.
US news
#gun-violence
Education
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

LIVE: Hundreds of Skyline High School students walk out of class, calling for an end to gun violence

Hundreds of Skyline High students walked out demanding an end to gun violence after a 15-year-old was shot on campus and two juveniles were arrested.
#comedy-night
SF music
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Oscar-nominated songwriter remembers coach John Beam as a 'motivator' in high school

John Beam provided mentorship, tough love, and lifelong support to Oakland students and athletes, leaving a profound community impact remembered in tributes.
Venture
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago

Travis Kalanick's Cloudkitchens Closes Its East Oakland Ghost Kitchen Complex, Looking to Sell the Place

A Cloudkitchens East Oakland ghost kitchen closed after years of operation, venture funding, and neighborhood complaints about delivery-driver congestion.
Arts
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Winter 2025 "East Bay Open Studios" w/ 180+ Artists (Dec. 13-14)

Over 180 East Bay artists open studios across Oakland, Berkeley, and nearby areas for two December weekends, offering handmade art and holiday-shopping opportunities.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Chabot Space & Science Center's Winter Fest

WinterFest December 20th - 21st | 10AM-5PM FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Step into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, this is a celebration you won't want to miss!
Science
Education
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Photos: Oakland middle school students compete in the OAL Cross Country Championship

Oakland middle school runners safely competed in the OAL cross country championship days after a school shooting and the fatal shooting of coach John Beam.
Pets
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Paint Your Pet at Tiger's Taproom (Oakland)

Guided pet-portrait painting at Tiger's Taproom with pre-sketched canvases, first drink included; 21+ and pet photo deadline November 16.
#school-shooting
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago

John Beam, legendary Oakland football coach shot at Laney College, has died

My thoughts are with Coach John Beam and his loved ones. We are praying for him. Coach Beam is a giant in Oakland - a mentor, an educator, and a lifeline for thousands of young people,
US news
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

A Legendary Mural From the 1980s Has Been Repainted in East Oakland

OAKLAND IS PROUD
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Oakland office building is foreclosed in fresh sign of market maladies

OAKLAND An office building that once was the Oakland Masonic Center has been taken back by its lender through a speedy foreclosure process that serves as a reminder of lingering weakness in the Bay Area office market. The building, located at 3901 and 3903 Broadway in Oakland, is now owned by an affiliate of MidCap Financial, which provided the property with a loan in 2022 totaling $35.2 million, Alameda County real estate records show.
East Bay real estate
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Free Tour at Ace Makerspace

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland. Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Gadgets
Arts
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

The Nutcracker Bird (Oakland)

Berkeley Ballet presents a one-act, 70-minute Nutcracker reimagining through natural themes like Snowflakes and Ocean Waves, with pre-show treats and post-show meet-the-dancers.
Coffee
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Red Bay Coffee to close its sprawling Oakland headquarters

Red Bay Coffee will close its Fruitvale headquarters on November 30 and move service to its nearby roastery after reduced foot traffic and financial strain.
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday

Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly group bike ride that takes place every first Friday of the month, which starts at 8 pm at the BikeLink bike lockers at 14th and Broadway, and ends at 23rd and Telegraph where Oakland Art Murmur is underway. Critical Mass is argued to be a political-protest for bikers' rights, but it's also a fun social ride that takes over the streets.
Social justice
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

Oakland Mayor Lee met with Southwest's CEO days after city dismissed lawsuit against airline

Five days after Oakland's City Council voted to drop a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, the Oakland airport's biggest carrier, for allegedly denying workers paid sick leave, Mayor Barbara Lee met with Southwest's CEO to talk business. A spokesman for Lee's office told The Oaklandside that the mayor met virtually with Southwest CEO Robert Jordan and the company's government affairs staff on Oct. 28 to "discuss partnerships to promote Oakland Airport."
East Bay (California)
California
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

First "Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival of 2026

Oakland First Fridays is a free, monthly street festival on Telegraph Avenue celebrating local art, music, food, performances, and community every first Friday from 5–9:30pm.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Flora & Ferment shutters quietly, community cornerstone Friends and Family announces closing date

Albany cider bottle shop Flora & Ferment and Oakland sapphic bar Friends & Family have permanently closed; Friends & Family will close on Dec. 30.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man charged in Oakland fistfight related shooting

A 39-year-old Oakland man allegedly shot a 28-year-old during an altercation after being beaten by his opponent's friends; he faces attempted murder and firearm charges.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Martinis, missed connections and les eggs: The Oakland bar closure I never wanted to cover

Friends & Family, a lauded queer bar in Oakland, will close on December 30 due to insufficient revenue despite critical acclaim.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Oakland's trash collector sues city for breach of contract

Waste Management of Alameda County is suing Oakland in Alameda County Superior Court over a complex contractual dispute with millions at stake. Oakland has used Waste Management to collect trash for many years. In 2015, the city inked a deal with the company to collect and process trash and compost from residences and businesses. The City Council selected a different firm, California Waste Solutions, to handle recycling.
East Bay (California)
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