An East Bay political reporter has also accused the staffer, Shawn Wilson, of trying to kill a story on behalf of the Duongs. Wilson denied that claim.

June saw tax measures fail at the ballot across the Bay Area. Transit advocates are betting that a mass transit tax will be different.

Plus we get you up to speed on the Ballers' home run leader, the Unicorns’ promising cricket season and the rise of some local youth weightlifting champions.

As OPOA and the city negotiate a new agreement, we spoke with residents about changes they’d like to see.

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

Streets around Lake Merritt and Grizzly Peak Boulevard will be closed this weekend. Some Uptown and downtown streets will also be closed for First Fridays.

We dug into East Bay police records to find out.

The new restaurant is a mix of the classics, fresh updates, and features two colorful underwater murals from Bay Area artists.

The 3-2 decision by the Board of Supervisors followed the discovery that county surveillance data was illegally shared with the feds.

Other events include funk music at the Piedmont Piano Company, Benny Amón and the New Orleans Pearls at the Sound Room, and Brandon Flowers at the Fox in September.

The damage was contained to the exterior, the fire department says, but the building remains without electricity.

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

Prices are going up for AC Transit fares. Again.

Some councilmembers say they won’t support Charlene Wang’s plan to expand the real estate transfer tax.

Masala y Maiz, a Mexico City restaurant whose founders met in Oakland, is championing a worldwide pay-what-you-can day on Aug. 26. with more than 75 participants.

Activists from Oakland and Richmond blocked the span in 2024, hoping to stop the genocide in Gaza. Jurors resume deliberations today in the nationally watched felony trial.

Americans across the nation are celebrating the country’s 250th birthday this July 4. Here's how to have fun while staying safe.

Structural deficits, one-time fixes, and the safety net that quietly frays. A conversation with Oaklandside City Hall reporters for you to hear or read.

Over the next few years, more sections will be added to the planned 16-mile project.

In December, Superintendent Denise Saddler sent the board a budget plan her chief of staff and finance chief had never seen. Days later, they were both gone.

A developer’s powerful political group and Barbara Lee have discussed launching a vehicle that could invest in beautification projects, parks, and businesses in the city’s core.

In a rare moment of alignment, OUSD’s board, parents and teachers agreed on a new rule — no smartphones during the school day.

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

With financial deadlines looming, Mayor Lee wants her appointee to temporarily replace Jestin Johnson confirmed, but two councilmembers are hitting pause.

The school board approved a new teacher contract, without deciding how to pay for it. And they approved a budget with a projected surplus — assuming they make $30 million in new cuts.

From watch parties to BART travelers to Airbnb bookings, the 2026 FIFA World Cup appears to be kicking off business in The Town.

Martin died after a struggle with police last year. His family alleges he was restrained and not provided timely medical care while experiencing a mental health crisis.

Alumni of the collective gathered at the Berkeley Hillside Club to share wild and surprising stories of the influential shop’s founding and evolution.

From a Coast Miwok site that dates back to 6,000 BC to Jack London’s former cottage in Sonoma County, the pass offers free summer admission to 33 historic state parks.

The nonprofit had shuttered in 2024, but reopened its downtown headquarters this week.

The Arab street food restaurant with California sensibility returns to Oakland after its first restaurant in Fruitvale closed in 2021.

A retail warehouse and gas station would add 400 jobs to West Oakland and generate $3M in tax revenue, a city report says.

Other events include a summer stroll in Old Oakland, and two conversations with Black authors.

When prosecutors were found to have wrongfully excluded Black and Jewish people from juries, several men were freed from prison. Now the county faces a costly legal reckoning.

Deadly crashes in 2025 were down to 23 from the high of 36 in 2022 and 2020, according to new data from Safe Oakland Streets.

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

At 81, the multi-media artist who lives and works in West Oakland, has received her first museum survey and a Guggenheim Fellowship.

The new film, covering the 2023 closure of the city’s largest encampment, screens at the New Parkway in July.

The legendary Oakland rap group has dropped a new album with rising local artist Seiji Oda. It’s a match made in hyphy heaven.

Rowena Brown has a big job. We followed her around to see what it takes to get it done.

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

Four Giants pitchers rejected the team’s Pride celebration. Meanwhile Oakland’s Pioneer League champs are all in.

Violent incidents hours after the festival ended and miles away have been conflated with the event. First Fridays organizers and youth say the blame is misplaced.

California’s toxic control agency is still investigating possible other violations from a fire that occurred in March.

Her debut album “Yellow House” reflects on what it means to confront her past.

A Piedmont-raised political activist is building a network of websites and AI-generated social media accounts blasting progressive politicians.

Join us July 9 at The New Parkway Theater to talk local history with East Bay Yesterday host Liam O’Donoghue, Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation's Mandolin Kadera-Redmond, and Peralta Hacienda's Miguel Lopez.

The chef-owner of alaMar and Sobre Mesa co-authored the recently released "Caribbean Cocktails," which includes small bite recipes in addition to drinks inspired by the Afro-Latino diaspora.

Oakland City Council backed a draft of the bill that would give governments more time to respond to requests.

Students say when a fight breaks out on campus, a crowd often gathers to hit record. School leaders are now considering discipline for students who share those videos.