A high-ranking city official in Oakland, California, has been fired over a resurfaced note that showed her referring to black people as “tokens,” according to reports. Chief of staff Leigh ...

Oakland's new prosecutor has signaled she is intent on being tougher on criminals than her unpopular progressive predecessor. Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson broke with her ...

Other events include free tax help at the Eastmont library branch, a mixer at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, and the ...

From a list of 2,600 nominations submitted by the public, the Library of Congress has selected 25 songs, albums and sounds that are at least ten years old to preserve for posterity Known as the ...

The British artist’s designs appear on mugs, plates, shoes and more. A new exhibition explores how his signature style became so ubiquitous—and how Morris would feel about his 21st-century ...

Robert Vadra has expressed his willingness to enter politics if the Congress party deems it necessary and with the support of his family. He acknowledged the influence of his family, particularly ...

Sunny with a high of 69 °F (20.6 °C). Winds from WSW to SW at 9 mph (14.5 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 5 to 9 mph (8 to 14.5 kph). The overnight low will be 49 °F (9.4 °C). Sunny ...

Even in the days when everyone would complain about how nothing in Oakland was open past midnight (which is to say, literally the entire time I lived in Oakland), there was always New Gold Medal — the ...

The first episode of Soul Beat Now aired three segments: a sit-down interview with West Oakland DJ and producer Daghe, a discussion addressing gang culture, prison and manhood called “Below the ...