Volunteers for the Alameda County Community Food Bank prepare emergency food bags. The organization is advocating against federal cuts to nutrition assistance. Credit: Alameda County Community Food ...

OPD Chief Floyd Mitchell wants to cancel a 2022 rule that some residents say makes it harder for police to chase suspects.

The recall of Sheng Thao and the election of Barbara Lee have more eyes and expectations on the mayor’s office. But the job ...

Tuesday marked Rebecca Kaplan’s last day as a city councilmember. Kaplan was elected in 2008 to Oakland’s at-large seat, ...

The popular Israeli restaurant Pomella, known for its fresh Middle Eastern cuisine and its penchant for hosting ...

Experts say the black-crowned night herons are faring better after a population dip, but they still need our support.

Lee and Councilmember Charlene Wang took office Tuesday, diving head-first into a challenging moment in Oakland politics.

A budget resolution intended to scrutinize spending on consultants and outside contracts prompted a swift backlash when it ...

This cognitive stress load is often exacerbated by the material demands of relocation, such as finding stable housing, ...

California has no health standards for these chemicals in fish, so activists are urging action. Found in people and animals ...

A federal appeals court ruled two OPD officers cannot claim “qualified immunity” in a lawsuit over the 2022 “ghost chase” ...