Lifestyle
Local pop-up Ovinloven celebrates a life of pie
Plus, a mini guide to the region's best sweet and savory pies for Pi(e) Day, March 14.
East Bay Pets of the Week Highlighted
Local animal shelters showcase adoptable dogs and cats in the region.
Uptown Queer Bar There/There to Open on 25th Street in Oakland
Former Friends and Family chef Alli Li launches crowdfunding campaign to open new LGBTQ+-focused bar with affordable drinks and community events.
Crime
Suspect Arrested in East Oakland Prowling Incidents
Police say man targeted homes in Maxwell Park area since December 2025
Oakland Police Use Flock Cameras to Track Down Sideshow Suspects Across Bay Area
Authorities seized 10 vehicles linked to illegal street takeovers in Oakland, Concord, and North Bay cities
Victims of Oakland Mass Shooting Include Beloved East Bay Teacher
Latetia Bobo and Markise Martin were killed in the attack, officials say
Politics
Oakland Debates Strong Mayor Proposal and Voter Turnout
Residents discuss concerns over geographic skew in voter representation
Alameda County Allocates $53M From Measure W to 10 Affordable Housing Projects
The funding will help deliver over 900 permanently affordable homes, including 346 units for unhoused individuals.
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.
Entertainment
D'Wayne Wiggins' Children Challenge Cousin's Control of $700K Estate
Probate dispute emerges over R&B singer's estate a year after his death
Oakland Band to Perform at New Colossus Festival
Welcome Strawberry brings their dream pop sound to the East Village event.
Oakland's Grand Lake Theater Celebrates 100 Years with Free Classic Film Screenings
The historic movie palace marks a century since its opening in 1926 with a day of free classic film showings.
Health
Escher Health Named a 'Fierce 15' Healthcare Company of 2026
Fierce Healthcare recognizes Escher Health's AI-powered financial counselor for reducing administrative burdens and empowering patient self-serve around safety net programs.
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.
