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.
Bay Area John Madden memorial date changed By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | February 1, 2022 Tickets for the Feb 14 celebration of Madden's life will go on sale later this week.
Bay Area UPDATE: Woman dead in shooting at Lake Merritt spa By Exedra Staff | February 1, 2022 The shooting happened before the spa was open to customers.
business Rocky relations: West Oakland residents oppose plan for gravel operation at Port By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | January 31, 2022 West Oakland historically has been exposed to some of the worst air quality in the nation.
Bay Area Oakland Unified pushes back vaccine mandate to the fall semester By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | January 27, 2022 The new deadline will match the state deadline for student COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 Oakland Unified, teachers union reach tentative agreement on safety plan By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | January 25, 2022 Oakland Education Association members must still vote to approve the tentative agreement, and the district’s school board must ratify it.
Bay Area How California districts seek to recruit, retain Black teachers amid shortage By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | January 24, 2022 California districts are using pathway programs to hire more Black teachers and taking other steps to retain them.
housing ‘A solid single’: Oakland planners send A’s stadium EIR to council for approval By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | January 21, 2022 The Athletics continue to explore sites in Las Vegas.
Bay Area Oakland A’s star Tony Kemp on why local activism matters By Nick Marnell | Bay City News Foundation | January 18, 2022 The Athletics infielder's recent projects include planting trees in urban communities.