#oakland

#oakland

Oakland celebrates us and we celebrate Oakland. From the very beginning, Children's Fairyland has been innovative. We have this beautiful key. You put it into a storybook box and turn it, and it tells this childhood story.

"Skating has been a mainstay in the Black community for decades. Black skate culture is ginormous. It's so big. And you would think it doesn't exist because it isn't something that's widely covered."

Oakland does not back down. We are fighters here in Oakland. And we believe in protecting our city. Protecting our democracy! - Pastor L.J. Jennings.

Former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces a federal trial on eight counts of bribery and fraud, alongside her ex-boyfriend and two businessmen linked to a $95,000 no-show job.

A 25-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man from Oakland were arrested in Stockton after a car chase and subsequent standoff, leading to multiple charges.

Oakland's Rockridge District will feature over 20 street performances, more than 50 local artists, a flea market, and many local retailer promotions during the event.

"Very nice, the atmosphere. Diversity - excellent. The food is great!" said Oakland resident Sandy.

A water main break outside Alta Bates Summit Medical Center occurred on Friday morning, causing some service interruptions but no impact on hospital operations.

"The shooting happened about 1:30 a.m. Friday in the 1000 block of West Grand Avenue. Officers identified themselves as police and moments later at least one shot was fired at them."

We floated on Lake Merritt, a blanket draped over us, and my fiancé popped a bottle of a French red wine we were contemplating serving at our wedding.

Red Bay Coffee, based in Oakland, offers a variety of well-crafted caffeinated beverages at their Ferry Building location, including pour-overs and turmeric lattes.

After decades of delays, the development is poised to produce more than 900 homes, along with shops, restaurants, offices, a grocery store and open spaces.

Winnie Tam and Willis Yu, owners of Loard's Ice Cream, decided to revive the iconic Oakland ice cream parlor just in time for its 75th anniversary.

The Oakland Police Department seized 27 guns and made multiple felony arrests this week during a string of operations tied to past shootings, robberies, and carjackings.

The first bald eagle chicks in recent Oakland history have been spotted near Piedmont's Mountain View Cemetery, marking a significant moment for local wildlife preservation efforts.

The proposal, called the Encampment Abatement Policy, categorizes homeless camps on sidewalks as emergencies for immediate closure, without advance notice.

Kaiser Permanente's North Oakland campus was placed on lockdown for 45 minutes as police responded to an unspecified incident involving the medical building and parking garage.

The 24th Annual Laurel Street Fair will take place on August 9th, 2025, celebrating community through performances by various artists and showcasing local vendors.

This year's Meltdown, and especially Sunday's lineup, was a homecoming not only for the Clams but also for rapper Kreayshawn, who played her first show in a decade.

Delta Wires, a seven-piece blues band from Oakland, California, blends traditional Mississippi Delta blues with modern rock, creating a unique horn-driven sound that electrifies audiences.

The recent fatal shooting of a parole agent in Oakland by Bryan Keith Hall, who had a history of violent behavior and mental health issues, raises serious concerns.