Crime
Nine Oakland 'Ghost Town' Gang Members Sentenced for Armed Robberies
Defendants to serve combined 60 years in prison for targeting Bay Area businesses
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.
Lifestyle
Oakland Homeless Apartment Complex Remains Closed Months After Completion
Prospective tenants still without housing as developers work to resolve construction disputes.
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
Sports
Former Laker Juan Toscano-Anderson Weighs in on GOAT Debate
Toscano-Anderson believes LeBron James is the greatest basketball player of all time.
Athletics' Zack Gelof Aims to Bounce Back from Injury-Plagued Season
The young outfielder is feeling healthy and ready to compete for a roster spot in spring training.
WNBA Valkyries Remain Optimistic as CBA Negotiations Drag On
Coach Natalie Nakase and the team are staying busy despite the offseason uncertainty.
Business
Kaiser Permanente Names New President of Northern California Region
Mike Bowers to oversee operations for 21 hospitals and 203 medical offices, serving 4.6 million members
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.
Entertainment
Warriors' Curry Expands Producing Role with 'Goat' Film
NBA superstar focuses on projects behind the camera as he continues his basketball career.
Steph Curry Hosts Early Screening of Animated Film 'GOAT' in Oakland
The Golden State Warriors star's first movie project premieres in his hometown.
Folk Duo Rawlings and Welch Announce Tour for Grateful Dead's 'Reckoning' 45th Anniversary
The acclaimed musical partners will perform songs from the iconic 1980 acoustic album.
