OAKLAND – To understand why redwoods have captivated our imagination for centuries, head away from the hustle and bustle of Oakland to Joaquin Miller Park and look up. "There's something about ...

Perched directly across from San Francisco, Oakland, Ca is suffering from some of the nation's highest levels of crime and violence. Jared Klickstein Last month, at a small church in East Oakland ...

One of Oakland's most notable features is Lake Merritt near downtown, which drains into the San Francisco Bay. Recreational attractions within the city include the Fox Oakland Theatre, the ...

She’s noticed, not just in her backyard but all around Oakland, redwood trees are looking dry and scraggly. To answer Menter’s question, we first have to understand why redwood trees are unique to the ...

Oakland's fire chief said the temporary closure of two fire stations and using brownouts at other fire stations will help the city make up for a $130M deficit. Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington ...

Polyamorous families are recognized and protected in Oakland, CA In April, the Oakland City Council passed legislation formally recognizing polyamorous families, the first of its kind on the West ...

Oakland public school parents, teachers and students packed La Escuelita Elementary School’s gym in December, ready for a fight. The district’s board was set to vote on a plan to merge 10 schools — a ...