The big event coming up is the Oakland Running Festival on Sunday. Even if you're not running or volunteering, street closures (PDF) may affect you, whether walking, driving or taking public transit (AC Transit changes). If you do watch part of the rac... »
The body of a man that washed up on the Berkeley Marina Saturday morning was identified Sunday as 31-year-old Douglas Jones from Oakland, according to a Bay Area News Group report. Investigators are still working to determine how he died, according to ... »
Don't let the return of rainy weather keep you from enjoying and supporting Oakland. As always, let me know of other interesting events in the comments!volunteer with Oakland Public Libraries - Thursday, March 15, 6:30pm at the main library and Saturda... »
A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 51 years and 8 months in state prison for shooting into an apartment in San Leandro last September where his girlfriend and her young son were living. »
A 15-year-old Oakland boy pleaded not guilty Monday to two counts of murder for allegedly strangling his adoptive parents. »
Winter returned last night, but the forecast is for clear weather this weekend. A chance to check out the Art Murmur, help a local group with gardening and cleanup, or otherwise enjoy Oakland outdoors. The big event is the OMCA White Elephant Sale, whi... »
Tony Ray Jones, 24, of Oakland, was charged by the Alameda County District Attorney's office with felony second-degree armed robbery, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle, and carrying a loaded firearm in p... »
It began just hours after Nadia Lockyer resigned from her post as an Alameda County supervisor. That night, at an annual dinner for East Bay labor officials in Oakland, more than a half-dozen aspiring candidates... »
