Only four women from Oakland have ever made it to the WNBA. As with a lot of things here, it's an infrastructure story.

Oakland's Skyline High recently went into lockdown over a false gun report. Violence interrupter Carla Ashford shares what ...

Each of the 2025 MacArthur Fellows, which also include a UC Berkeley researcher, receives $800,000 with no strings attached.

Our public safety reporter and news editor discuss the chief’s short tenure, just 17 months on the job, and what might be ...

Ryan Richardson, Oakland's City Attorney, at a City Council meeting on Oct. 15, 2024. Credit: Estefany Gonzalez for The Oaklandside. If an Oakland city employee or elected official is charged with a ...

With the district overspending by $4 million every month and future budget holes looming, the board put together an ...

Children in participating schools received free pencils for sharing with the district on how they got to school.

Inadequate staffing and language barriers prevent Oakland police dispatchers from answering 911 calls quickly, city auditor ...

Mitchell, who took over OPD last year, surprised many by announcing today that he will leave in December. 🔍 No need to go ...

Entering its eighth decade, the Richmond institution is a late night oasis with a menu that has expanded far beyond donuts.

The mayor also reassured Oaklanders that she’ll stand up against Trump’s “bullying” if the city becomes a target of the ...