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
San Jose Middle School Assistant Principal Arrested in Super Bowl Sex Abuse Sting
Authorities say the assistant principal communicated with an undercover officer posing as a minor and arranged to meet for sex.
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
Politics
Oakland Residents Rally Against ICE and Flock Surveillance
Community members gather to protest immigration enforcement and new surveillance technology
Allegations of Retaliation, Nepotism Roil East Bay Parks District
Former general manager Sabrina Landreth files legal claim against elected officials over harassment, contract steering
California AG Secures Order Blocking $600M in CDC Grant Cuts
Temporary restraining order halts planned funding reductions targeting Democratic-led states
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
PG&E Expands Oakland Presence, Seeks Hybrid Supervisor
Utility giant consolidates operations, invests in new business development and customer experience
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.
