Lifestyle
Oakland 'Trash Falcons' Turn Lake Merritt's Litter Into Art
The volunteer group is creating a trash museum to showcase their finds and promote recycling.
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.
Crime
Oakland Woman Found Dead at Santa Rita Jail
Authorities investigating potential drug involvement in 36-year-old's death
East Oakland Flower Vendor Robbed at Gunpoint
Thieves stole $300 in cash and five bouquets before fleeing the scene.
BART Traffic Stop Leads to 157-Gram Drug Bust
Oakland man arrested on suspicion of drug possession and sales charges
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.
