A West Oakland “community cabin” site and 71st Avenue RV lot are shutting down. A hotel is undergoing a planned conversion to affordable housing.

Other events include a screening of “Palestine ‘36,” the OSA spring showcase and the Khmer New Year Festival.

A year and a half ago, drinking water sources at dozens of school sites measured at unsafe levels for lead. A new testing data dashboard shows dramatic progress at remediation.

California’s top election official says a ruling to stop election officials from counting late-arriving ballots would “disenfranchise millions.”

Plus women’s NCAA watch parties, the Oakland Spiders’ ultimate frisbee season opener, and a free Oakland Skates hockey scrimmage at the Ice Center.

If a new tax doesn’t pass in November, one plan would cut service to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels. Bus lines that serve fewer people, such as the 281, 19, 251, and 56, are on the chopping block.

Author Michael Lewis has joined a group, including the former general manager of César, opening a new restaurant in Westbrae modeled after the cherished tapas bar that sparked protests when it shuttered.

Organizers estimated that 8 million people took part in 3,300 protests nationwide, making it one of the largest protests in US history.

The latest phase of the city’s first general plan since 1998 is now open for public comment.

Muralist Julie Engelmann began work on the mural last week at Oakland Ice Center to celebrate the East Bay's two Asian American gold medalists.

But a poll shared by Mayor Barbara Lee’s charter reform task force found that a majority of voters support the idea.

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.

Bus drivers, mechanics, and other transit workers showed up in force to oppose a change to their health plans they fear will drive up costs.

After a period of recovery, Oakland is now entering a phase of “structural adjustment” that isn’t easily defined, according to a new report from the Oakland Chamber of Commerce.

Charlene Wang and Rowena Brown led the pack. Carroll Fife voted the least but sponsored lots of legislation.

After 20 years of advocacy and studies, Oakland is considering buying the old Community Foods property for a new library branch.

A Bay Bridge bike ride on April 25 seeks to breathe life back into a cherished dream of cyclists and pedestrians. But the price tag has grown to $700 million.

A Santa Rosa hospitality group is the new owner of the property near the airport that became a lightning rod in Oakland’s debate about crime.

James Beere says he has ideas to bring in more officers and hopes to be appointed to lead the Oakland Police Department.

Two years after opening a second branch of her chocolate shop, owner Malena Lopez-Maggi made the tough decision to cut her losses and close.

Councilmembers are fuming over “disgraceful” stats in a new report showing 1 in 5 city jobs are vacant.

Other events include The Breakaway’s 10th anniversary, Girl Swallows Nightingale album release, and a reading circle for dads at the 81st Avenue library branch.

Latetia Bobo’s family and attorney declined to say whether they would pursue legal action in connection with the March 7 shooting inside EZ’s Lounge.

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Surveillance video of the March 7 shooting suggests an illegally converted automatic pistol was used. Firearms experts say these machine guns are increasingly accessible.

Merritt College and other community colleges get far less state funding than Universities of California or Cal States. Yet they’re powerful engines of economic mobility.

Immigration agents are appearing at airports throughout the country to support TSA. What does that mean for OAK?

The Oakland Unified School District has funds set aside for heat abatement. Families want to see the district spend it preparing for the fall’s heat waves.

To avoid a sprawling web of new surveillance cameras, thieves are swapping license plates, creating serious risks for unsuspecting drivers.

Members of the East Bay's Iranian American community express fear, stress, sorrow, and hope as the U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran unfold.

Labor and community organizers are aiming high. Some business groups are expected to campaign against a wage hike. Voter approval would be required in November.

An option for plate lunches and more on Telegraph Avenue has shuttered.

Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.

12 Oakland public high schoolers are getting journalism training, mentorship, and an opportunity to collaborate on reporting through a paid fellowship at our newsroom.

The Mexican-American labor movement icon had deep ties to Oakland. A NYT investigation uncovering claims of rape and abuse is causing a reckoning.

Elle Cowan has partnered with Hammerling Wines to establish the first permanent location for SoDo Donuts.

Defendants in criminal court have a constitutional right to an attorney. A bill authored by Assemblymember Mia Bonta would provide legal representation to those in immigration court.

Graphic video from the OPD car chase that turned fatal for a 28-year-old bystander also shows that the officers abruptly left the scene.

At a community forum, Alysse Castro was steadfast about local control. But she sees a huge mismatch between the district’s infrastructure and dropping student enrollment.

"A Feather and a Fork," from Crystal Wahpepah, whose eponymous restaurant is in Fruitvale, is now available.

From war in Iran and ICE to healthcare cuts, Big Tech, and resisting Trump, Simon shared her ideas about what the Democrats need to do.

Other events include Oakland Theater Project’s political new season, a teen punk show at Stay Gold Deli, readings at Chapter 510, and live jazz at Oeste.

As the Trump administration rolls back healthcare for trans people, the Oakland City Council says it supports these services and hospitals must offer them as long as they’re legal.

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

OUSD issued more than 400 layoff notices in February. Districts across the state have been making deep cuts as well.

San Francisco Baykeeper is suing the State Lands Commission over a deal allowing the removal of 1.7 million cubic yards of sand each year from the bottom of the San Francisco Bay.

Pro football team the Golden State Storm kicks off its inaugural season March 28 at Laney Field.

A Kids Fun Run and festival are part of the day’s events, which attracted a record 11K runners. But a warning, there will be lots of street closures.

Councilmember Zac Unger and Mayor Barbara Lee want $5,000 fines for people caught dumping trash more than once.