Arts & Entertainment Oakland Symphony carries on the late Michael Morgan’s vision in new season By Georgia Rowe | Bay City News Foundation | November 16, 2021 Morgan, who died on Aug. 20 at age 63, left an indelible mark on the Bay Area music scene.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland Zoo’s illuminating Glowfari brightens up the end of a dreary year By Lisa Hix | Bay City News Foundation | November 16, 2021 The spectacular holiday lantern festival returns and runs through Jan. 30.
Bay Area Oakland will pilot nonprofit’s effort to close digital divide nationwide By EdSource Staff | November 5, 2021 Some 1.55 million California families have access to the internet but can’t afford to pay for it, according to a new study.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland’s ‘Driveway Follies’ Halloween puppet show is back By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | October 29, 2021 The elaborate puppetry of the vaudeville-style show returns to the Glenview neighborhood after a pandemic hiatus.
Bay Area County supervisors support working with Oakland on an Athletics’ Howard Terminal stadium By Keith Burbank | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | October 26, 2021 Cautious vote in favor came after a lengthy meeting and lively public comment session.
Bay Area Supervisors’ vote next week will signal fate of an Oakland Athletics stadium at Howard Terminal By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | October 22, 2021 The city of Oakland and the A's need county support to move ahead with the proposed ballpark.
Uncategorized One dead, one critically injured in downtown Oakland robbery By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | October 22, 2021 Robbery victim was a retired Oakland police captain.
Arts & Entertainment For those who mourn: a musical tribute to Michael Morgan By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News Foundation | October 15, 2021 The revered music director of the Oakland Symphony died unexpectedly in August.
Bay Area Despite its diversity, Oakland leads region with most segregated neighborhoods By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation and Exedra Staff | October 15, 2021 Segregation in the city is entrenched and will have profound consequences, researchers concluded.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland pays tribute to Black Panther Party’s legacy and longevity By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | October 12, 2021 Events marking 55 years since the party was founded in Oakland in 1966 will continue through October.