Early approval of the city’s budget surprised many. The arts community railed against a cut to cultural affairs.

Hundreds gathered at Fruitvale Plaza to pray, show support for immigrant communities, and oppose the siege of Los Angeles ...

Musicals, Major League Cricket at the Oakland Coliseum, the Montclair Beer, Wine and Music Festival, and more.

Use $10.29 million to reverse planned brown-outs at one fire station. This will keep all 25 Oakland fire stations open over ...

Manuel Bonilla plans to open “your favorite chef’s favorite bar” in the former Kon Tiki space later this summer.

Help us tell the Oakland stories that matter to you and your fellow Oaklanders. Yes, I want to chip in to support Oaklandside ...

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond and beyond. Editor’s note: Nosh covers ...

Assistant City Administrator LaTonda Simmons was terminated on Friday, just weeks before the city finalizes its budget.

Thomas Peele was the lead reporter for the Chauncey Bailey Project. He is also the author of a book about Bailey’s murder, ...

05.06.25: The Original Mels Express, the retro-style American diner serving burgers, milkshakes, chili fries and chocolate ...

There has been much lamenting over the loss or lack of third places, but we know there are still Oakland spots out there.

"Had this happened in Mill Valley... Marvin Boomer would be alive," the family's spokesperson said at an emotional press ...