COVID-19 COVID-19 has turned deadlier for Black Californians By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | February 25, 2022 African Americans in the state have the state’s lowest vaccination rate.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Oscar shorts, East Bay dramedy, Black history films By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | February 24, 2022 Five powerful films up for best documentary short category at the Oscars, plus two outstanding PBS docs for Black History Month.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland Magic Circle Gala features night of magic and comedy By Oakland Magic Circle | Reader Submission | February 22, 2022 Five award-winning magicians present a live, or streamed, family-friendly show at Scottish Rite Center this Tues, March 1.
Bay Area Oakland approval of ballpark EIR puts Athletics closer to new waterfront home By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | February 18, 2022 A council vote for final passage is scheduled for March 1.
Bay Area Snake presumed to be boa constrictor spotted in regional park By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | February 18, 2022 The snake seen near Big Bear Trail in Anthony Chabot Regional Park is presumed to be a red-tailed boa.
Oakland Mills-Northeastern merger a sign of challenges facing women’s colleges By Juhi Doshi | CalMatters | February 17, 2022 Amid the inevitable changes to the tight-knit school for women, students say the effect on campus life should be taken into consideration in such mergers.
Education Assembly bill would help OUSD buy time to avoid school closures By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | February 15, 2022 The bill from Mia Bonta (D-Oakland), would give the school district one more year to decide whether to consolidate schools.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star on her Oakland Symphony ‘Playlist’ By Georgia Rowe | Bay City News Foundation | February 7, 2022 Debbie Allen's selection is inspired by the symphony's late conductor, Michael Morgan.
Bay Area Mills College will no longer offer women’s studies major By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | February 4, 2022 The historically women's college entered a partnership with Northeastern University in 2021.
Arts & Entertainment Oliver Lee Jackson’s artwork carries the weight of the world By Jennifer Modenessi | Bay City News Foundation | February 3, 2022 The Oakland-based artist has created his arresting paintings, sculpture, mixed media, drawings and prints for more than 50 years.