Crime
Ex-San Leandro Councilmember Pleads Guilty in Modular Homes Fraud Scheme
Bryan Azevedo's guilty plea ends political career, sets up testimony in upcoming corruption trial
Former San Leandro City Councilmember Pleads Guilty in Federal Bribery Case
Bryan Azevedo admitted to accepting bribes in exchange for using his position to advocate for a housing company.
Nine Oakland 'Ghost Town' Gang Members Sentenced for Armed Robberies
Defendants to serve combined 60 years in prison for targeting Bay Area businesses
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
Entertainment
Too $hort Advises Rappers to Keep Politics Out of Music
The Oakland rapper says hip hop should limit political involvement to voting.
Steph Curry Sets Sights on Hollywood After Basketball
Warriors star explores acting career with animated film 'GOAT' and potential future in movies
Warriors' Curry Expands Producing Role with 'Goat' Film
NBA superstar focuses on projects behind the camera as he continues his basketball career.
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.
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.
