art Oakland pays tribute to ‘Humpty Dance’ rap legend Shock G By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | August 25, 2021 Shock G, who died at age 57 on April 22, was a founding and consistent member of the popular hip-hop group Digital Underground.
Oakland How sports arenas became the poster child of California’s housing crisis By Erika Paz | CalMatters | August 24, 2021 Oakland Coliseum development project is under investigation by same state agency that cited for Anaheim and San Diego arenas for skimping on housing.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland Symphony conductor Michael Morgan dies at 63 By Georgia Rowe | Bay City News Foundation | August 21, 2021 The longtime music director of the Oakland Symphony, died on Aug. 20, 2021.
Bay Area Attorney General to open independent review of Oscar Grant killing By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | August 17, 2021 The investigation will focus on the role of former BART police Officer Anthony Pirone in Grant's death at the Fruitvale BART station in 2009.
Arts & Entertainment Rep. Barbara Lee on new film and why she doesn’t have ‘enemies’ By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | August 16, 2021 In addition to her decade-spanning political career, the film explores Lee’s personal story of resiliency.
Arts & Entertainment A rude frog is a guide to freedom in Oakland author’s latest novel By Sue Gilmore | Bay City News Foundation | August 11, 2021 “The President and the Frog” is equal parts fable, political manifesto, and utterly engaging testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Peter Nicks’ ‘Homeroom’ is Oakland trilogy finale By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | August 10, 2021 The filmmaker understands Oakland's public institutions and wants audiences to gain insight and clarity about them, too.
Bay Area AC Transit, BART expand service in advance of school, office reopenings By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | August 6, 2021 The morning transbay "P" bus is among the public transit routes back in service Monday as students return to school and college and some workplaces reopen.
Bay Area Tiny homes village under construction at Lake Merritt By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | August 6, 2021 The village will eventually house 65 people and provide comprehensive services to help residents transition to stable housing and health.
Bay Area ‘Mama Brown’ transforms students’ lives and futures By Carolyn Jones and Andrew Reed | EdSource | July 30, 2021 Tutoring, field trips and plenty of love made the difference for Oakland students "adopted" by real estate agent.