Politics
Bay Area Businesses Close for 'ICE Out' Protest
Dozens of local shops shut down to show solidarity with nationwide immigration action.
Oakland Encampment Plan Moves Forward After State Funding Threat Lifted
California agency backs off warning that new policy could jeopardize $45 million in homelessness grants
Oakland Proposes Major Government Overhaul: Stronger Mayor, Fewer Council Seats
A mayor-appointed working group recommends giving Oakland's mayor veto and management powers while adding council oversight and sending charter changes to voters.
Crime
Oakland Pastor Files $5M Claim After Alleged Federal Shooting
Rev. Jorge Bautista says a federal agent struck him with a projectile during an October protest at the entrance to Coast Guard Island.
Oakland Proposes Revisions to Prostitution Laws, Shifting Focus to Buyers
New ordinance aims to align local codes with state law and target demand, not sex workers
Suspect arrested in Oakland lingerie store shooting
Police have no clear motive for the attack on the two brothers who owned the store.
Business
PG&E Expands East Bay Footprint with $22M Pleasanton Office Buy
The utility company adds another office building to its portfolio, acquiring a 209,000-square-foot property from Workday.
GrowthLead.me launches as Paul Andre de Vera demonstrates why he is the best growth lead in the San Francisco Bay Area for 2026
Veteran SEO and growth marketing expert creates an innovative case study that shows marketers how to stand out in a competitive job market through real-time wins and Answer Engine Optimization.
PG&E Powers Up for Super Bowl 60 in Bay Area
Utility mobilizes crews, partners with agencies to ensure safe, reliable energy for big game festivities
Lifestyle
UC Berkeley Adds Six Tenure-Track AAPI Specialists
New hires will bolster Asian American and Pacific Islander studies on campus
NVN's 'I Am an American' to Debut Feb. 20-22 in S.F.
Three-day event kicks off traveling exhibition honoring Nisei soldiers of WWII.
Black Panther Party Museum Honors Oscar Grant with New Exhibit
The 'Happy Heavenly Birthday, Oscar' exhibition celebrates Grant's life and the ongoing struggle for justice.
Entertainment
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's Wedding Unravels in 'The Drama' Trailer
The upcoming dark romantic comedy features a mysterious confession and a feet-kissing scene.
Lance Gross Net Worth Reaches $1.5 Million in 2024
The actor and model is best known for his role on Tyler Perry's House of Payne
Oakland Rapper Philip Bank$ Explores Hyphy Era, Police Brutality in Debut Album
Bank$'s album "East Bay Times" is a cathartic exploration of loss, grief, and what the Town means to him.
