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Popular Oakland nightclub to close; no reason given
Oakland nightclub Crybaby will close at the end of November, the venue announced on social media. The club, which opened in 2022 in the former Uptown Nightclub space on Telegraph Avenue, thanked its staff, performers…
Oakland extends data center moratorium for one year
Oakland’s City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to extend its moratorium on new data centers for a year, through next October. The pause was initially set for 45 days and was due to expire next week. City leaders say…
BART hosting events at stations around Bay Area for National Transit Career
BART will hold National Transit Career Day pop-up events Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at six stations across the Bay Area. The agency is partnering with local colleges and workforce centers to introduce the public to jobs…
5 Oakland events from November 12 through 17
Oakland has a range of arts events scheduled for Nov. 12–17, including a production of the Tony Award-winning musical “Come From Away” at Revival Hall. The show runs Fridays through Sundays from Nov. 13 to Dec. 6. Other…
Oakland pimp gets 7 years, 4 months in 2024 crime spree
Emiaj Williams, 23, was sentenced to seven years and four months in state prison after pleading no contest to two counts of pimping, according to court records. The Sacramento County man had faced charges tied to a 2024…
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Top 10 most expensive homes sold in East Bay, reported in the week of Oct. 5
A single-family home in Piedmont sold for $4.2 million, topping the East Bay’s list of the most expensive residential sales reported for the week of Oct. 5. The area recorded 195 home sales over the period, averaging…
At Oakland Entrepreneur Retreat, Carissa Potter is ‘Bad At Keeping Secrets’
Oakland entrepreneur Carissa Potter discussed building community with customers at an October Entrepreneur Retreat panel. Potter runs the stationery and gift business People I’ve Loved and writes the Substack and…
Oakland extends data center moratorium until 2027
Oakland’s City Council unanimously extended its temporary moratorium on new data centers for 10 months and 15 days, through Oct. 5, 2027. The pause gives officials more time to study the facilities’ effects and develop…
Sheng Thao trial: Judge admonishes government's star witness amid heated cross-examination
A federal judge sharply admonished government witness Mario Juarez during a combative day of cross-examination in the corruption trial of former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Chief District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers told…
Sutter Health nurses picket over AI, staffing and wages
Nurses and other healthcare workers picketed Sutter Health facilities in Antioch, Oakland and Novato on Tuesday, seeking greater staffing, improved workplace safety and a stronger voice over artificial-intelligence…
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4 arrests in fatal East Oakland stabbing
Four people, including a juvenile, were arrested after a fatal stabbing following a fight on International Boulevard in East Oakland, police said. Officers found the victim with multiple stab wounds shortly after 2:15…
See how an Oakland parcel tax is funding early childhood eduction
Oakland’s Measure AA parcel tax has generated more than $53 million for early childhood education since 2022, according to a new public dashboard. The funds have helped add free and subsidized preschool places, improve…
A new Japanese BBQ comes to Oakland, a Turkish cafe lands in South Berkeley, and more East Bay restaurant openings
New restaurants and cafes are opening across the East Bay, including Turkish cafe Cafe Adeline in South Berkeley and a new Mugunghwa Korean Restaurant in Castro Valley. Highwire Coffee has opened a location in Alameda…
Century-old Oakland factory is bought by cereal and grains producer
California Cereal Products has bought a century-old grain factory at 1267 14th Street in West Oakland for just under $5.6 million, according to Alameda County property records filed Nov. 6. The Oakland-based company…
Former judge accuses California of bypassing insurance rate rules
Former California Chief Administrative Law Judge Kristin Rosi is suing the state and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, alleging officials bypassed her authority when settling with insurers seeking rate increases…
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Comprehensive cancer care under one roof: Stanford, Sutter Health open Oakland facility
Stanford Medicine and Sutter Health opened a joint cancer center on the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center campus in Oakland on November 9. The facility brings outpatient care, infusion, imaging, radiation oncology…
Oakland Airport Expects A Quarter-Million Passengers For Thanksgiving Season. This Day Will Be The Busiest
Oakland International Airport expects about 250,000 passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period, from Nov. 20 through Nov. 29. Airport officials say Sunday, Nov. 29, is likely to be the busiest day. The Port of…
Oakland sports in November: Valkyries fly high; Skates step onto the ice
Oakland’s sports scene is shifting as the Golden State Valkyries celebrate their WNBA championship, the Oakland Roots and Oakland Outlaws finish their seasons, and the Oakland Skates hockey club launches. The Valkyries…
4 arrests made in Oakland fatal stabbing Monday
Police in Oakland have confirmed the arrest of four individuals in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred on Monday. Authorities took the suspects into custody following an investigation into the incident. While…
Financial shortfall forces cancellation of Oakland First Fridays for rest of 2026
Oakland First Fridays has cancelled its November and December 2026 events because of financial difficulties. Organizers described the decision as a pause and said the free monthly street festival could return in 2027 if…
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Snapp Shots: Meals on Wheels about much more than just food deliveries
Meals on Wheels deliveries in Oakland provide more than meals to older residents living alone. Driver Eric Santos brings food to Mark several times a week, but their relationship has grown into friendship, with both…
Prop. 40, California's 'billionaire tax' fails at the ballot box
California voters rejected Proposition 40, a proposed one-time 5% tax on the assets of residents worth more than $1 billion. Results showed 52.8% voted against the measure. It would have applied to an estimated 200…
BART funding vote preserves lifeline for second chances
Voters approved a regional transit funding measure that gives BART relief from a looming financial crisis and helps avert sweeping service cuts, station closures and potential layoffs. The funding also supports access…
Oakland police will offer up to $300 in gift card in gun buyback
Oakland police will offer gift cards worth up to $300 for firearms surrendered at the annual Guns to Gardens buyback this weekend. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in East…
Valencia pulls ahead of Young for Oakland AC Transit seat
Adriana Valencia has moved ahead of longtime incumbent Joel Young in the race for AC Transit’s Ward 3 seat, according to updated Alameda County vote tallies posted Monday evening. Valencia leads by more than 1,200…
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Hill: Role of Las Vegas in demise of Oakland Coliseum area tough to ignore
In a recent column for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Adam Hill reflects on the decline of the Oakland Coliseum area following the departure of the Raiders and Athletics. The author examines the role of Las Vegas as a…
New $400M cancer center in Oakland to open December 1
A new cancer center costing $400 million is scheduled to open in Oakland on December 1. The facility will expand access to cancer care in the Bay Area, bringing new treatment services and resources to patients. The…
One person stabbed to death in Oakland
One person was stabbed to death in Oakland, according to local reports. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. No further details regarding the victim's identity or…
Oakland police find man dead after reports of fight
Oakland police are investigating a homicide after finding a man with multiple stab wounds on International Boulevard Monday afternoon. Officers responded around 2:15 p.m. to reports of a fight near the 10100 block and…