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Some activists say the City Council is improperly micromanaging police oversight appointments. But councilmembers say these are “conspiracy theories.”
Another police oversight shake-up, this time on the panel that picks Oakland’s police commissioners
Some activists say the City Council is improperly micromanaging police oversight appointments. But councilmembers say these are “conspiracy theories.”
The city says the new Sunday fees are designed to increase turnover.
Oakland extends grace period for Sunday parking citations until April 12
The city says the new Sunday fees are designed to increase turnover.
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Alameda's Coffee Cultures and Uzen in Rockridge shutter, and more recent closures
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
The city’s finance department is on a fast track to take over parking enforcement from the department of transportation, alarming staff and business leaders. The turf dispute will get aired out at a Feb. 10 council committee meeting.
A battle over who runs parking in Oakland
The city’s finance department is on a fast track to take over parking enforcement from the department of transportation, alarming staff and business leaders. The turf dispute will get aired out at a Feb. 10 council committee meeting.
Tease Southern Kitchen, Mamacita, Anahuac, Bangalore Blues and Fatto a Mano opened in the first month of 2026.
World tour: New Southern, Mexican, Indian, Yemeni and Italian spots among East Bay debuts in January
Tease Southern Kitchen, Mamacita, Anahuac, Bangalore Blues and Fatto a Mano opened in the first month of 2026.
Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.
How one Oakland police officer made $500k in overtime...on the podcast
Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.
Expanded pretrial services to reduce recidivism are the result of a new partnership between the court, probation department, and nonprofit BOSS.
People awaiting trial in Alameda County now have better access to resources
Expanded pretrial services to reduce recidivism are the result of a new partnership between the court, probation department, and nonprofit BOSS.
Madeline Schapiro, known online as Bean Supporter, says beans have solved her digestive issues. Her over 70,000 social media followers eat up all the bean propaganda she can dish out.
Can it with the flatulence jokes! Berkeley’s No. 1 bean fan spreads legume gospel on happy stomach
Madeline Schapiro's more than 70,000 combined TikTok and Instagram followers come to her for all the bean propaganda she can dish.
Two months after leaving his post as the chief in Oakland, Floyd Mitchell will lead Fremont’s police.
Former Oakland police chief’s new job is in Fremont
Two months after leaving his post as the chief in Oakland, Floyd Mitchell will lead Fremont’s police.
The East Bay punk band doesn't shy away from politics. What will happen at their NFL performance?
Green Day says 'let’s get loud' ahead of Super Bowl LX. How loud will they be?
The East Bay punk band doesn't shy away from politics. What will happen at their NFL performance?
Plus: Two councilmembers running unopposed have raked in tens of thousands, and Pamela Price is gearing up for another shot at district attorney.
Barbara Lee has yet to confirm she's running for mayor — but she’s raised $31,000
Plus: Two councilmembers running unopposed have raked in tens of thousands, and Pamela Price is gearing up for another shot at district attorney.
The district‘s empty buildings are languishing when they could be generating revenue. And it opened a new $62 million headquarters this year just before facing deep cuts to central staff. A new facilities plan is expected later this month.
Oakland’s public schools have a facilities challenge
The district‘s empty buildings are languishing when they could be generating revenue. And it opened a new $62 million headquarters this year just before facing deep cuts to central staff. A new facilities plan is expected later this month.
Yes, real love is out there. Try finding it at one of these nine East Bay restaurants and bars.
Searching for a Valentine? East Bay spots where sparks fly for singles
Yes, real love is out there. Try finding it at one of these nine East Bay restaurants and bars.
Other events include unconventional exhibits at the Sneaker Museum and the downtown ice rink. Also, a punk show at Stay Gold Deli.
This week in Oakland: an exhibit honoring Oscar Grant, and the Lunar New Year and Black History Month festival in Chinatown
An exhibit honoring Oscar Grant, the Lunar New Year and Black History Month festival in Chinatown, an unconventional exhibit at the downtown ice rink and more.
The measure would allow for transit systems to spend federal crime prevention dollars on outreach workers and reduce the use of police in nonviolent situations.
Rep. Simon introduces a bill to nationalize BART’s ambassador program
The measure would allow for transit systems to spend federal crime prevention dollars on outreach workers and reduce the use of police in nonviolent situations.
Big crowds are expected to converge on the Bay Area for the big game and Bad Bunny’s halftime show at Levi’s Stadium.
Preventing robberies, sideshows, and sex trafficking will be focus of Oakland police during Super Bowl LX
Big crowds are expected to converge on Oakland while the big game and Bad Bunny’s halftime show take place across the Bay at Levi’s Stadium.
Corporate money used to pay for Janani Ramachandran’s Diwali party last October raises questions about conflicts of interest.
Oakland councilmember asked city contractor to fund her nonprofit
Corporate money used to pay for Janani Ramachandran’s Diwali party last October raises questions about conflicts of interest.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Chopped winner opens Oakland BBQ in time for Super Bowl; plus new pizza, Southern, and Mexican restaurants
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
You can also catch a big football game taking place before and after his performance. And Green Day will kick off the opening ceremony.
Where to watch the Bad Bunny Bowl in Oakland
You can also catch a big football game taking place before and after his performance. And Green Day will kick off the opening ceremony.
The state of California is auditing 34 Oakland schools, and 428 schools statewide, over low vaccination rates. At one Oakland elementary school, two-thirds of seventh graders were still in need of some required vaccinations.
Oakland schools on state vaccination watch list
California is auditing 34 Oakland schools, and 428 schools statewide, over low vaccination rates. At one school, two-thirds weren't fully vaccinated.
The former Oakland School for the Arts student won twice for the hit song “Folded.”
Oakland artist Kehlani wins first Grammys and calls out ICE
The former Oakland School for the Arts student won twice for the hit song “Folded.”
As Santa Clara prepares to host Super Bowl LX, anxieties about possible ICE presence in the Bay Area have grown. What do we actually know?
Will ICE be at the Super Bowl?
As Santa Clara prepares to host Super Bowl LX, anxieties about possible ICE presence in the Bay Area have grown. What do we actually know?
The 20-year-old is considered a favorite for an Olympic figure-skating gold medal. We caught up with her in May at her practice facility in Oakland a year after she returned from retirement.
How Olympian Alysa Liu fell back in love with figure skating
The 20-year-old is considered a favorite for a gold medal. We visited Liu at her Oakland practice facility a year after she returned from retirement.
Missing records. 23-hour workdays. What about understaffing? Your cheat sheet to understanding one Oakland police officer's $500,000 payday.
6 takeaways from Oaklandside’s investigation into OPD overtime
Missing records. 23-hour workdays. What about understaffing? Your cheat sheet to understanding one Oakland police officer's $500,000 payday.
Multiple Oakland businesses, from bars to hair salons, also shuttered or donated earnings as part of a national day of actions to protest Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown and honor the victims of ICE violence.
‘We are not aliens': Students from a dozen Oakland schools walk out to protest ICE
Oakland businesses, from bars to hair salons, also shuttered or donated earnings as part of a national day of actions against ICE violence.
But a state agency says "concerns remain" about where homeless people would be able to sleep if Oakland adopted the new policy.
Ken Houston's controversial encampment proposal wouldn't jeopardize state funds
But a state agency says "concerns remain" about where homeless people would be able to sleep if Oakland adopted the new policy.
Everything you need to know about the grand opening for the 44,000 square-foot grocery and restaurant on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Get a first look at the massive Tokyo Central opening in Emeryville
Everything you need to know about the grand opening for the 44,000 square-foot grocery and restaurant on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Teens and young adults urged Mayor Barbara Lee and other local leaders to invest in prevention, education, and survivor services at a town hall hosted by Dream Youth Clinic.
Oakland has a sex trafficking problem. Young people have ideas to solve it
Teens and young adults urged Mayor Barbara Lee and other local leaders to invest in prevention, education, and survivor services at a town hall hosted by Dream Youth Clinic.
Rev. Jorge Bautista was hit in the face by a projectile device while protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Coast Guard Island. He’s seeking $5 million in damages.
Oakland pastor attacked by federal agent takes first step to sue
Rev. Jorge Bautista was hit in the face by a projectile device while protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement at Coast Guard Island. He’s seeking $5 million in damages.
From couples who just started dating to those decades past “I do,” Nosh has a holiday spot for you.
Situationship? Married for decades? Where to dine on Valentine’s Day in the East Bay — based on your relationship
From couples who just started dating to those decades past “I do,” Nosh has a holiday spot for you.
A new report on charter reform describes a more powerful executive and City Council. Voters could decide on the changes.
Oakland should become a ‘strong mayor’ city, says Mayor Lee’s task force
A new report on charter reform describes a more powerful executive and City Council. Voters could decide on the changes.
Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.
What Minneapolis means for Oakland, plus a devastating downtown fire...on the podcast
Catch up on Oakland news while walking the dog or cooking dinner with Oaklandside 510.
The district’s private advisors offered a plan to shift costs, but a substantial deficit remains. Meanwhile the district is at an impasse with the teachers union, which is seeking a 14% raise.
Oakland schools’ budget plan plunders earmarks to reduce general fund deficit
The district’s private advisors offered a plan to shift costs, but a substantial deficit remains. Meanwhile the district is at an impasse with the teachers union, which is seeking a 14% raise.
“East Bay Times” is a cathartic exploration of loss, grief, and what the Town means to him.
Rapper Philip Bank$ on Hyphy kids, cops, and growing up Black in Oakland
“East Bay Times” is a cathartic exploration of loss, grief, and what the Town means to him.
The executive orders mirror Alameda County’s “ICE-free zones” and response plans.
ICE agents can’t use city property, decrees Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee
The executive orders mirror Alameda County’s “ICE-free zones” and response plans.
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Several Bay Area Peet’s locations shuttering, Berkeley loses Delah Coffee, and Gai Noi goes dark
A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
Overtime is a significant factor in the city’s budget crisis. But the department still can't effectively track officers' OT activities.
One Oakland police officer made $490,000 in overtime. The city can’t find records detailing much of what he did
One OPD officer logged 5,242 total working hours, racking up $490,000 in overtime pay. If he worked more than half of the time in a calendar year, why can't the city tell us what he did?
If advocates gather 186,000 signatures across the Bay Area, a half-cent sales tax proposal will appear on the November ballot. Passage would mean an infusion of cash for BART, AC Transit, and other mass transit agencies.
Signature gathering begins in Oakland for multi-billion-dollar transit measure
If advocates gather 186,000 signatures across the Bay Area, a half-cent sales tax proposal will appear on the November ballot. Passage would mean an infusion of cash for BART, AC Transit, and other mass transit agencies.
Mayor Barbara Lee, Rep. Lateefah Simon, and Councilmember Carroll Fife were on hand for the grand opening of the school’s new flagship building.
Samuel Merritt University’s 2,000 students arrive in downtown Oakland
Mayor Barbara Lee, Rep. Lateefah Simon, and Councilmember Carroll Fife were on hand for the grand opening of the school’s new flagship building.
A brand new rule prevents ICE agents from accessing county property to stage operations, process detainees, or surveil.
'ICE-free zones' are coming to Alameda County
A brand new rule prevents ICE agents from accessing county property to stage operations, process detainees, or surveil.
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
New South Indian spots bring the heat to Berkeley; Tokyo Central readies for Emeryville grand opening
A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.
A federal judge praised progress toward ‘constitutional policing’ but said the Oakland Police Department has not yet earned full independence from court supervision.
Racial disparities in officer discipline complicate OPD’s push to end federal oversight
A federal judge praised progress toward ‘constitutional policing’ but said the Oakland Police Department has not yet earned full independence from court supervision.
Other events include the Fresh Jamz anniversary happy hour, the Oakland Wiki edit-a-thon, a candle and vision board making event, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the Fox.
This week in Oakland: ‘Sinners’ in 70mm at Grand Lake Theater, and the OMCA White Elephant Sale
‘Sinners’ in 70mm at Grand Lake Theater, the OMCA White Elephant Sale, the Fresh Jamz anniversary happy hour, and more.
East Bay leaders are calling for an end to the Trump administration’s aggressive enforcement operations while locals are protesting.
Oakland reacts to ICE and Border Patrol shootings
East Bay leaders are calling for an end to the Trump administration’s aggressive enforcement operations while locals are protesting.
Passenger volume in November was down nearly 12%. Holiday travel has been struggling since 2023.
Holiday travel at Oakland airport saw a big dip
Passenger volume in November was down nearly 12%. Holiday travel has been struggling since 2023.
City Council President Kevin Jenkins said it's "imperative that there be an open and public conversation" about the complicated land deal.
Status of Oakland Coliseum deal will be aired out at joint city-county meeting
City Council President Kevin Jenkins said it's "imperative that there be an open and public conversation" about the complicated land deal.
Lyz Luke, the former director of Living Jazz, will be charged with securing external funding to support artists from the Town.
A longtime arts leader and cultural advocate is Oakland’s new cultural affairs manager
Lyz Luke, the former director of Living Jazz, will be charged with securing external funding to support artists from the Town.
Winky Dinky Dogs celebrated the grand opening of its second location in the building that formerly housed Original Kasper's Hot Dogs.
Hot dog days return to iconic, triangular Temescal building
Winky Dinky Dogs celebrated the grand opening of its second location in the building that formerly housed Original Kasper's Hot Dogs.
Ahead of a court hearing Tuesday, the city of Oakland wrote in a brief that OPD is “on the best possible path.” Civil rights attorneys disagree.
OPD may be ready to end federal oversight, say city leaders
Ahead of a court hearing Tuesday, the city of Oakland wrote in a brief that OPD is “on the best possible path.” Civil rights attorneys disagree.
The open-ended strike was called by the United Nurses Associations of California, which represents about 31,000 employees. They have accused Kaiser Permanente of squeezing patient care and staffing — a claim the system denies.
Thousands walk out in Kaiser strike
The open-ended strike impacts 31,000 employees. The nursing union says Kaiser has squeezed patient care and staffing, a claim the hospital system denies.
