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Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee promised to change city’s narrative. Here’s how she’s trying.
10/08/2025

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee promised to change city’s narrative. Here’s how she’s trying.

The longtime progressive icon touted the city’s declining crime levels, noting her efforts to streamline permit approvals.

Oakland man gets probation for accessory to murder of mom who confronted daughter’s w**d dealer
10/07/2025

Oakland man gets probation for accessory to murder of mom who confronted daughter’s w**d dealer

Maria Ramos was allegedly shot by a teen who tagged along with another boy for a cannabis v**e deal to Ramos’ daughter.

San Jose: For one night, chef from Draymond Green’s restaurant joins Eos & Nyx
10/07/2025

San Jose: For one night, chef from Draymond Green’s restaurant joins Eos & Nyx

Reservations still available for tonight’s special dishes

‘Paralysis is a horrible fate’: Concord man who pinned motorcyclist between cars gets life in prison
10/07/2025

‘Paralysis is a horrible fate’: Concord man who pinned motorcyclist between cars gets life in prison

The suspect, Bowin David, was shot by CHP Officer Adam Lightfoot after allegedly brandishing a knife later in the day.

Oakland issued checks to police officers, city workers who had personal info exposed in ransomware attack
10/07/2025

Oakland issued checks to police officers, city workers who had personal info exposed in ransomware attack

The data breach in 2023 led to reams on sensitive data, including social security numbers, being published on the dark web.

Man found fatally shot in Oakland park
10/07/2025

Man found fatally shot in Oakland park

Police are trying to determine a motive for the fatal shooting Tuesday morning of a man found dead in an Oakland park.

High school girls volleyball rankings, Oct. 7, 2025: Bay Area News Group Top 15
10/07/2025

High school girls volleyball rankings, Oct. 7, 2025: Bay Area News Group Top 15

Monte Vista, Foothill make big moves, Valley Christian picks up key five-set win over St. Francis, Los Altos enters the rankings as league play picks up steam around the Bay Area.

Snapp Shots: Remembering the late Jane Goodall’s visit to the Oakland Zoo
10/07/2025

Snapp Shots: Remembering the late Jane Goodall’s visit to the Oakland Zoo

The primate expert whose influence underpins all that the facility does got a hero’s welcome for her 2022 appearance.

Oakland: ‘Scrappy’ bragged about killing ‘Mini Jug’ before ‘Bubba’ and ‘Frog’ killed him, police say
10/07/2025

Oakland: ‘Scrappy’ bragged about killing ‘Mini Jug’ before ‘Bubba’ and ‘Frog’ killed him, police say

Homicide investigators were on the verge of potentially solving two killings, if only they could figure out everyone’s nickname.

First-annual Oakland Athletic League Football Classic set for tripleheader Saturday at Laney College
10/06/2025

First-annual Oakland Athletic League Football Classic set for tripleheader Saturday at Laney College

All six Oakland high school football programs will be in action as the Oakland Athletic League hosts its first-ever Football Classic showcase tripleheader at Laney College on Saturday.

Man shot last month next to Oakland’s Lake Merritt dies from wounds
10/06/2025

Man shot last month next to Oakland’s Lake Merritt dies from wounds

A man shot last month next to Oakland’s Lake Merritt has died.

San Jose hotel complex faces foreclosure as lodging market remains frail
10/06/2025

San Jose hotel complex faces foreclosure as lodging market remains frail

A hotel cluster in San Jose with hundreds of rooms faces a loan foreclosure as soon as this month.

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