Lifestyle
Oakland Speed Cameras to Start Issuing Fines
See the hotspot locations where drivers received the most warnings during the grace period.
Oakland Restaurant Week Draws Diners Across the Bay Area
More than 135 restaurants, including 23 led by women chefs, are participating in the 10-day culinary celebration.
Oakland Pride Now a Program of the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center
New leadership appointments and date change aim to strengthen the future of Pride in Oakland.
Crime
Oakland Mass Shooting Kills Teacher and Musician Latetia Bobo
Beloved educator and R&B singer was fatally shot at an unlicensed nightclub over the weekend.
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
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.
Sports
Alysa Liu Opts Out of World Championships After Olympic Gold
The figure skating champion cites scheduling conflicts and a desire to focus on artistry over records.
Alysa Liu Receives Personal Messages From Steph Curry, Steve Kerr After Olympic Gold
The Bay Area figure skating star was honored by the Warriors superstars after her Winter Games triumph.
Bam Adebayo Scores 83 Points, Faces Criticism
Miami Heat center responds to backlash over record-breaking performance against the tanking Washington Wizards.
Entertainment
Oakland Hardcore Band Screaming Fist Releases New EP
The band's latest release, "Santa Plaga," is a pulverizing addition to their Spanish-language hardcore catalog.
Keke Palmer Shines in Boots Riley's Outrageous 'I Love Boosters'
The director's second feature is a wild, satirical take on fashion consumerism and shoplifting.
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
