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
Crime
Crypto Platform Paxful Fined $4M for Enabling Illicit Transactions
Paxful admitted guilt to federal charges including promoting unlawful prostitution and violating anti-money laundering rules.
East Oakland Shooting Leaves One Dead
Police investigate fatal incident in East Oakland neighborhood
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
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
California Lawmakers Aim to Boost Factory-Built Housing in 2026
State legislators want to make this the 'Year of the Housing Factory' to help address the state's housing crisis.
10 Hospitals Seeking Revenue Cycle Management Talent
Becker's Hospital Review reports on recent job listings for RCM expertise.
Healthcare Investors Bet Big on Outpatient Care in 2026
From new ASC builds to joint venture partnerships, the shift toward ambulatory care settings continues.
Science
Team FireSwarm Advances as One of Five Finalists In Autonomous Track of the $11M XPRIZE Wildfire Competition
Canadian autonomous aerial systems company FireSwarm Solutions and its partners move forward in global competition to accelerate wildfire detection and suppression technologies.
XPRIZE Wildfire Announces Finalists in $11M Autonomous Firefighting Competition
Five teams awarded $750,000 to advance drone and AI-powered wildfire detection and suppression solutions
From Refugee Roots to Environmental Stewardship: The Story of David Duong
David Duong's journey from a $700 startup to leading a major waste management company that is transforming waste systems in the U.S. and Vietnam
