Lifestyle
Backyard Tostada Queen Opens Brick-and-Mortar in Jack London Square
Cenaduria Elvira brings its acclaimed Jalisco-style tostadas and tacos to a new airy dining room in Oakland.
Oakland Urged to Revitalize Waterfront Amid Decline
Readers call for city to address management issues at Jack London Square
Historic Oakland University Campus to Be Redeveloped as Single-Family Homes
Developer plans to demolish 14 buildings and build 165 single-family homes on the 58-acre Holy Names University site.
Crime
Police in Standoff with Possible Oakland Shooting Suspect
Authorities say no injuries reported as of 2:45 p.m. as suspect refuses to leave apartment
Oakland Man Charged in Revenge Shooting Tied to 2021 Gang Killing
Prosecutors allege Shaka Fagans shot at two suspects in a previous gang-related murder case.
Suspects in Kevin Nishita killing take plea deals
Three men charged in the 2021 murder of the retired police officer accept plea bargains before trial.
Entertainment
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Announce 'Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning' Tour
The acclaimed folk duo will perform Grateful Dead songs in an acoustic setting across the U.S. this spring.
Oakland Artist Creates Bad Bunny Artwork for Super Bowl
Timothy B. was commissioned to create a unique piece for the big game's NBC interview with the popular musician.
Billie Joe Armstrong's Wife Adrienne Celebrates 50 Years of Marriage
The Green Day frontman and his entrepreneurial spouse mark a major milestone in their relationship.
Business
Chevron Faces Backlash Over Venezuelan Oil Ties
Protest at Richmond refinery spotlights company's long history in South America
Kaiser Permanente Names Mike Bowers President of Northern California Region
Bowers has served as interim leader since February 2025.
Kyndryl Holdings Faces Internal Review and SEC Inquiry
Shares plummet over 54% as company delays quarterly filing and announces executive departures
Politics
DOJ Signals Crackdown on Synagogue Protesters Using Abortion Clinic Statute
Justice Department cites new enforcement approach to protect religious worship sites
DOJ Expands Use of Abortion Clinic Law to Protect Synagogues
Justice Department signals broader enforcement against protesters accused of disrupting religious worship
Katie Porter Criticized for Bizarre Bad Bunny Super Bowl Comments
The embattled California gubernatorial candidate attacked ICE operations ahead of the big game.
