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fromThe Mercury News
11 minutes ago

NorCal native, WNBA star Chelsea Gray returns to Bay Area: 'It's super dope'

What makes Chelsea great is her mind for the game, her vision for the game, you know, whether it's NBA, WNBA, there's very few players with vision like hers.
Golden State Warriors
#legal-proceedings
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Drunk, scared and angry': Lake Merritt murder case falls apart, dismissed in plea deal

Dupclay and Price evaded murder charges through a plea deal, pledging no contest to robbery instead.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Drunk, scared and angry': Lake Merritt murder case falls apart, dismissed in plea deal

Dupclay and Price evaded murder charges through a plea deal, pledging no contest to robbery instead.
#city-council
#california-hotel
#mayor
East Bay food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Oakland is having restaurant deals, dining events all June 2025

Oakland's Summer Affair features dining specials at 20 restaurants throughout June, including $1 oysters, cheap champagne, and themed dinners.
#police-investigation
#pgampe
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Oaklanders voted to take money out of politics. City Council just undid that

Oakland's City Council is rolling back campaign finance reforms to accommodate increased financial contributions from individuals and committees.
East Bay (California)
#real-estate
East Bay food
fromEater SF
3 days ago

Moody Soju Cocktails and Dim Sum Reign at Oakland's Neon-Lit Mahjong Den

The new 13 Orphans offers a unique blend of mahjong gaming and Asian-inspired food and drink in Oakland.
#traffic-violence
#crime
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee's inaugural fund committee is raising big bucks

For $100,000 - the "It's All Love in Oakland" package - a donor gets 25 inauguration passes with reserved seats, special acknowledgment on event materials, and a "private reception" with a reserved table.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

Downtown Oakland remains a "ghost town" on day of city's return-to-office mandate

It was packed. I mean, it was hard to find a place to sit. You know, Fountain Cafe was open, and Jamba Juice, La Salsa, Max's. I mean, it's just a ghost town now.
Portland food
#community-events
#live-music
#music-events
#community-engagement
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Mission District

Thursday Morning What's Up: That Square Corner Store' Has Opened in the Former Lucca Ravioli

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
Mission District

Thursday Morning What's Up: That Square Corner Store' Has Opened in the Former Lucca Ravioli

#mental-health
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Living on the streets in tough. Health officials say moving indoors comes with unique risks

Transitioning from homelessness to shelter is complex, as new challenges arise.
Living indoors can be confining and lead to isolation for former unhoused individuals.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Mental health

Oakland rapper Danny from Sobrante gets life in a mental institution for killing youth mentor

Daniel Stith was sentenced to a California mental institution after being found not guilty by reason of insanity for murdering youth mentor Reuben Lewis III.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Living on the streets in tough. Health officials say moving indoors comes with unique risks

Transitioning from homelessness to shelter is complex, as new challenges arise.
Living indoors can be confining and lead to isolation for former unhoused individuals.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Pleasanton man to serve 11-year sentence in Oakland homicide

Pleasanton man Steven Eubanks agreed to an 11-year prison term for the 2021 killing of Dwight Burton during an argument over a woman.
East Bay (California)
#homelessness
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Dead Body Discovered While Clearing Large Homeless Encampment Near Oakland's Fruitvale

fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Dead Body Discovered While Clearing Large Homeless Encampment Near Oakland's Fruitvale

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Tacos El Ultimo Baile departing Oakland for SF Ikea food hall

"The primary factor is the lack of direct marketing for Fruitvale as a destination, which Prado believes limits the potential for neighborhood businesses."
Portland food
#public-safety
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Amber Alert issued after two-year-old girl abducted in Oakland

An Amber Alert was issued for a kidnapped two-year-old girl, Amira Coleman, believed to be taken by armed suspects.
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Oakland schools superintendent talks campus closures, AI on the way out

In a controversial move, the school board voted 4-3 last month to sever ties with Johnson-Trammell, who otherwise would have served in her role through 2027.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Driver held after killing pedestrian in Oakland; CHP had terminated ground pursuit minutes earlier

A pedestrian was killed Wednesday night in East Oakland when he was struck by a vehicle that California Highway Patrol ground units had stopped pursuing on city streets moments earlier.
East Bay (California)
#community-safety
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Oakland Crews Remove Speed Bumps, Eliminate Sideshow Deterrent - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
NYC politics

Oakland Crews Remove Speed Bumps, Eliminate Sideshow Deterrent - Streetsblog San Francisco

fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

This week in Oakland: 'Bubble Planet' experience, and the OMCA 'Gathering at the Garden' with W. Kamau Bell

The Oakland History Center at the Oakland Public Library will host professor and historian Caitlin Keliiaa to discuss her book, Refusing Settler Domesticity, analyzing Native American lives in the 1910s and 1920s.
Mission District
fromThe Full Pint - Craft Beer News
2 months ago

Podcast EP 273 - Interview with Ghost Town Brewing Justin and John * thefullpint.com

In the vibrant beer scene of Oakland, Ghost Town Brewing stands out for its innovative brews and collaborations, reflecting the city's unique culture and creativity.
Podcast
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Notable Humans: Filmmaker Joslyn Rose Lyons Leads Oakland Arts Renaissance

Joslyn Rose Lyons emphasizes that storytelling matters when it helps people feel seen, stating that success isn't just about the spotlight, but what sticks with you.
San Francisco
#criminal-justice
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

A woman's body was found stuffed inside her car's trunk. Now, a jury will decide whether her fiance is to blame

Richard Charles is accused of murdering Anika Crane, with the jury deliberating based on evidence from surveillance and DNA.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

A woman's body was found stuffed inside her car's trunk. Now, a jury will decide whether her fiance is to blame

Richard Charles is accused of murdering Anika Crane, with the jury deliberating based on evidence from surveillance and DNA.
#comedy
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

West Oakland's Prescott Night Market 2025

The Prescott Night Market is a monthly celebration from June to October, uniting residents, food makers, and entrepreneurs, offering an array of entertainment and delicious food.
Portland food
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Indie Food Fest 2025 at Rockridge Market Hall - San Francisco Bay Times

The Indie Food Fest celebrated diverse culinary creators and LGBTQ+ businesses, showcasing local food culture and honoring the memory of influential figures in the community.
East Bay food
Black Lives Matter
fromColossal
2 weeks ago

Stephen Shames Highlights a Transformational Era in 'Black Panthers & Revolution'

The construction of California Highway 17 in 1940 severely impacted Oakland's African American community, disrupting social cohesion and leading to unrest.
#bubble-planet
#food
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
East Bay food

It was once a 'Best New Restaurant' in America. Now it's doing counter service.

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
East Bay food

It was once a 'Best New Restaurant' in America. Now it's doing counter service.

fromKqed
2 weeks ago

'We're Not Just One Thing': Goapele on the Bay Area's Eternal Inspiration | KQED

"I feel like at Yoshi's, I kind of stretch out a little bit." Goapele expresses her excitement for her upcoming solo show, emphasizing the freedom and creativity she finds in performing there.
Portland food
East Bay food
fromwww.7x7.com
3 weeks ago

6 Great New Oakland Restaurants Worth Braving Traffic For

Oakland's resilient and talented chefs are thriving despite the tough restaurant climate, making it a great culinary destination.
#community
fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

OakDOT plans to remove one lane on Grand Avenue to slow down dangerous traffic. Some rattled residents want more

fromThe Oaklandside
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

OakDOT plans to remove one lane on Grand Avenue to slow down dangerous traffic. Some rattled residents want more

from48 hills
3 weeks ago

'The Pacific Circuit' chronicles tech vs. global democracy-without ever leaving Oakland - 48 hills

Madrigal's book illustrates the importance of community solidarity and local leadership, using Oakland's history to emphasize the ongoing struggles and triumphs of workers across generations.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Paging Francophiles and oenophiles: La Loulou wine bar opens in Oakland

La Loulou is a vibrant wine shop and bar in Oakland, featuring an extensive selection of French wines and Parisian-inspired snacks, creating a unique social experience.
Paris food
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