West Oakland coal export terminal will face a full environmental review after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 40.

Around 80 people, gathered at the West Oakland Library for the second annual Black Maternal Health & Wellness Expo last week.

Oakland Police Department leaves two decades of federal oversight on Tuesday, shifts to sustaining reforms.

Flash tattoo showcase and Oakland School for the Arts fundraiser features designs by high school students at Black Needle Tattoo.

An immersive audiovisual experience "Circle of Light," created by Iran-born director Amir Aziz, will come to Oakland this weekend.

A “Hummingbird Saves Fire,” an adaptation of the Lisjan fire creation story, will premiere at Fairyland on Sept. 30.

Kennedy High School will reopen for students on Tuesday, allowing school to start on schedule and on campus.

Oakland public school students are bracing for a “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban as the school district’s new policy comes into effect when the school year begins on Monday.  Students will have to turn i...

Cleanup is underway at Kennedy High School in Richmond, where the discovery of PCE could affect start of school year.

BART riders prepare for delays going to and from San Francisco International Airport, as summer track work heats up.

Rockridge residents urged the city at a town hall meeting this week to stop a planned senior tower development and protect Trader Joe's.

Richmond City Council decides against asking voters to establish an ethics commission to investigate officials.

Chevron reported on Wednesday that it had spilled less than a barrel of hydrocarbon liquid into San Francisco Bay at the Richmond Refinery.

The $125 million Oakland Coliseum deal moves forward, with agreement giving city a portion of ticket sales.

Grassroots efforts are underway to persuade voters to back a ballot measure that would give Bay Area transit agencies a financial cushion.

After years of cross-Bay commutes for special education students, OUSD moves to bring specialized school closer to home

UC Berkeley Journalism and Contra Costa Pulse are offering two Contra Costa County residents a chance to learn how to be a reporter this fall.

Oakland police department has met 51 lawsuit settlement goals, moving it toward leaving two decades of federal oversight.

Oakland City Council agreed to add AI-powered Aerbit drones in the city's ongoing fight against illegal dumping.

At age 9, Roux Stunna is one of the youngest turf dancers competing and performing in Oakland, where the dance form originated.

In the mood for dinner and an opera? A Richmond restaurant has you covered on the first Friday of the month.

A ‘love letter’ to Richmond's young people: Rich City Kickback focuses on wellness for the next generation.

A cooking class for SNAP recipients in Richmond has become a casualty of theTrump administration’s program cuts.

ICE activity in West Oakland prompted lockdowns at two OUSD schools, turning student fears and anxiety into reality.

Richmond Shoreline Alliance, SF Baykeeper and the Sierra Cub environmental groups are frustrated with the stalled Richmond Superfund cleanup.

In Oakland, sneakers aren't just shoes but 'beautiful pieces of wearable art,' as was evident at the Art of Sneakers event during Style Week.

Dozens of local queer leaders celebrated the unveiling of the city’s first permanent rainbow crosswalk Thursday.

A cooking class for SNAP recipients in Richmond has become a casualty of theTrump administration’s program cuts.

Oakland City Council is accused of undermining the Oakland Police Commission a in letter drafted for the federal monitor.

Urban Promise Academy in East Oakland unveils grant-funded SmartLab to give middle schools a hands-on STEM learning experience.

Small grocery stores fill the sting of SNAP cuts, with benefits delayed since Nov. 1 because of the federal government shutdown.

Urban Tilth tries to raise millions of dollars to restart North Richmond disaster shelter stalled by Trump cuts.

At least five Oakland restaurants are giving SNAP recipients free meals while benefits are stalled because of the government shutdown.

California opened college savings accounts for millions of kids born after 2022. Why do so few know about it?

Medicaid cuts are expecting to hit hard in Contra Costa County, where 70,000 people get the benefit: "People will get sicker."

Medicaid cuts are expecting to hit hard in Contra Costa County, where 70,000 people get the benefit: "People will get sicker."

Amtgard knights and wizards capture the 'whimsical nature of being a human' every Sunday at Richmond's Marina Bay Park.

Food group Saba Grocers Initiative is raising money to start a food hub, getting fresh produce to more corner stores and schools.

No arrests have been made a day after Oakland police announced that burglars had stole more than 1,000 items from an Oakland Museum.

At an air quality town hall at CoBiz Richmond, Chevron representatives said the company will help residents breathe easier indoors.

Oakland students walked out of classes on Friday to join a climate justice protest at City Hall, aimed at passing a superfund bill.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Rosie the Riveter guides have paused tours while the national park is closed for the government shutdown.

Bobby Seale joins Oakland officials for the renaming of the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Way and 57th Street as Bobby Seale Way.

Richmond has awarded three local nonprofits grants totaling around $900,000 to expand legal aid for immigrants and do community outreach.

Three months after the first $50 million installment landed in the city’s coffers, community members are still waiting to reap the benefits.

Oakland students walked out of classes on Friday to join a climate justice protest at City Hall, aimed at passing a superfund bill.

A dragon mural was unveiled in Oakland Chinatown to kick off United Against Hate Week, which runs nationwide through Saturday.

Richmond Mayor Eduardo Martinez takes delegation on trip to China this week for a cultural exchange with Richmond's sister city.

Protesters clashed with ICE at the entrance to Coast Guard Island in Oakland, as Trump calls off Bay Area enforcement action.