The city of Oakland has applied for a restraining order against Seneca Scott, a prominent political organizer who ran for ...

A Contra Costa County resident alleges hotel staff in Oakland, Richmond, and other Bay Area cities ignored her exploitation ...

A Contra Costa County resident alleges hotel staff in Oakland, Richmond, and other Bay Area cities ignored her obvious ...

Ward 3 Director Sarah Syed said other board directors approved the agreement in a closed session to avoid public scrutiny.

Alameda County is now the first county in the nation to divest from a corporation because of its role in Israel’s military ...

The county is also considering an ethical investment policy to guide how it handles billions in public funds.

New court documents allege Fruitvale businessman Mario Juarez orchestrated an election scheme paid for by 2 powerful city ...

Food is at the heart of community and right now, in uncertain times, we are all invested in our community. Help Nosh bring ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to protect the iconic insect under the federal Endangered Species Act.

When you enter the store, you’ll find a wonderland of ethically made gifts for the home and garden. Here you’ll find Fern and her daughter, co-manager Lia Rose, zipping around the store, as well as a ...

At Monday’s Oakland City Council meeting, where hundreds of people showed up to speak out against sweeping cuts to city programs and services, one of the largest contingents, representing roughly a ...

With the holidays right around the corner, there is no shortage of events in the Town. From the Oakland Poetry Slam 25th anniversary and the open mic at the Bookmark Bookstore to the Glenview pop-up ...