Wildfire prevention is on the November ballot, in the form of a special tax measure. Measure MM is designed to fund Oakland’s ...

Thao’s supporters say the mayor inherited massive problems — from crime to the budget — but she’s made progress.

In addition to the popular ice cream and pizza spots, recent East Bay restaurant openings include new sushi, dumpling and hot ...

East Oakland schools in District 7 need help. School facilities are falling apart; the district is projected to have a nearly $56 million deficit starting next year; and fewer students attend class ...

Carroll Fife is seeking her second term as the District 3 representative. In 2020, the tenants rights organizer ousted ...

This week’s heat wave will drag on for longer than previously expected, the NWS says. Here's what you need to know and tips ...

The point is, the A’s in any era could be fashioned into a mirror for the people. Just listen to how those people were ...

A trio of old high school friends, with the support of a longtime contractor, have been busy replacing gas furnaces since ...

After owner Jen Angel was tragically killed in 2023, the team regrouped and reformed the business, and is set to host Sugar ...

Oakland voters will decide on two recalls in November. The Oaklandside sat down with expert Joshua Spivak to talk about this ...

How years of industry lobbying, slow regulation, and lack of resources created a problem OUSD is still trying to solve.

VanCedric Williams and Dwayne Aikens Jr. agree that OUSD is moving in a good direction. How does each plan to build on that?