Southern girls rout Mountain Ridge, 74-35, to reach region finals
Top-seeded Southern cruises past No. 5 seed in Class 1A West Region I semifinals
Oakland Celebrates Landmark Theater's 100th Anniversary
Meth-Fueled Man Finds Decomposed Body While Digging for Treasure in Oakland
Lifestyle
Anahuac Opens Second Mexican Restaurant on Solano Avenue
Jose Rodriguez and Maricela Pedroza expand their family-owned business with a new upscale dining concept in Berkeley.

East Bay Humane Society, SPCA, and Alameda Shelter Highlight Adoptable Pets
Jelly Bean, Dandy Lion, and Jasper are this week's featured pets looking for forever homes in the East Bay region.
5 Must-Read Books by Black Authors
From literary fiction to informative nonfiction, these books by Black authors are must-reads.
Crime
Oakland Mayor Accused in Bribery Scheme, but Key Evidence Missing
FBI’s star witness stole bribe money, never built housing, and avoided felony charges

East Bay Man Dies in Marin Water Emergency
Authorities say the 30-year-old Oakland resident was airlifted to a hospital after an incident at Point Reyes National Seashore.
Oakland Police Warn of Suspected 'Prowler' Targeting East Bay Neighborhoods
Authorities seek public's help in identifying and locating the suspect involved in multiple incidents of peeping and inappropriate behavior.
Entertainment
Reggie Watts and Shane Mauss to Headline Church of Ambrosia's 6th Annual 'Spirituality and Beyond' Easter Weekend Celebration
The annual event exploring spirituality, science, and art returns to Oakland's Humanist Hall April 3-5.

Puzzle Enthusiasts Struggle as AI Invades Their Analog Hobby
The rise of AI-generated jigsaw puzzles is frustrating devoted puzzlers who value the intricate details and human touch.
Boots Riley's 'I Love Boosters' Named Centerpiece Film of 69th San Francisco International Film Festival
The West Coast premiere of the new film will take place in Oakland as part of the festival's lineup.
Health
Kaiser Permanente Workers End 4-Week Strike
Nurses and other health care workers reach deal on wage increases after walkout in California and Hawaii

Sutter's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Names New CEO
Trevor Brand to assume role on March 30, partnering with chief medical executive Ursula Boynton.
Kaiser Permanente Workers End 4-Week Strike in California and Hawaii
Estimated 31,000 nurses and other healthcare workers to return to work after reaching deal on wages and staffing
Politics
Exhibit Honors Japanese American WWII Soldiers Whose Families Were Incarcerated
The traveling exhibit 'I am an American: The Nisei Soldier Experience' highlights the bravery and sacrifice of Japanese American soldiers who fought for the U.S. during WWII while their families were imprisoned in internment camps.

Alameda County's Measure W Funds Finally Flowing to Housing After Delays
Lawsuit held up $1 billion in tax revenue for years, but money is now being used for homelessness services and new developments.
Bay Area Immigrant Truck Drivers Concerned Amid Crackdown on Commercial Licenses
Trucking company owner says immigrant drivers are being "targeted" and "harassed" by federal policies.