Oakland

One of Oakland’s youngest black business owners has weathered pandemic shutdowns and relocation to launch a vibrant new shop on Lakeshore Avenue where he aims to build community and support local youth.

Out on the far side of Richmond, behind the hills, a new eatery serves up barbecue and live music on the waterfront of a hidden harbor.

Cherished but financially beleaguered Mills College had a lifeline in a merger offer from Boston’s Northeastern University, but a superior court judge just threw down a restraining order that could scuttle the deal.

The Bay Area is home to a wealth of minor-league and independent sports teams that offer the experience of a day out at the ballpark on a more laid-back scale. 

Oakland City Council threw some amendments for affordable housing and anti-displacement measures into the Oakland A’s stadium deal they approved Tuesday, and the A’s are again threatening to leave.

The Oakland Police Department (OPD) held a rally and march on Saturday for their “Stand Up For A Safe Oakland” campaign

Artist As First Responder is a relatively new philanthropic organization dedicated to escalating the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other artists of color, but its roots have been in and part of the Oakland art scene for over a decade.

From hidden harbors and tucked-away waterfront dining to historic sites, water parks, quiet beaches, hiking and even a little archery, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips explores Contra Costa County.

Hoodline attended the Queer Expo at the first-ever Oakland Black Pride on Saturday, and the vendors came with not just pride but smiles.

The new drive-through Taqueria El Mezcal in San Pablo has everything you didn't know you needed to satisfy your munchies (and then some).

The Oakland Museum reopens to the public this weekend, starting June 18, after many months of total closure, and they're unveiling a $17.8 million renovation of the campus and sculpture garden that's been five years in the making.

From little-known treasures to popular hot spots, Hoodline is creating curated lists of some of our favorite day-trip destinations within reach of San Francisco, San Jose, and the rest of the Bay. This week, we're sharing a few worthwhile jaunts in Alameda County.

The 92-year-old private social club on Lake Merritt, the Bellevue Club (525 Bellevue Ave.), is being sold to San Francisco-based club The Battery, for an East Bay expansion. 

There's been a lot of talk about whether or not you should wear a mask if you're vaccinated, and there have been questions recently about booster shots for those who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. Vaccination status may end up being a key factor in whether Oaklanders can attend upcoming, large events like Pride.

The pandemic has continued to devastate the Bay Area’s restaurant scene, and it is forcing Tanya Holland, chef-owner of Oakland’s beloved Brown Sugar Kitchen, to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Could this be grounds for an appeal, grounds for a mistrial, and should the country watch again?

Oakland Zoo has a new CEO and he plans to connect with the community, reopen to full capacity, and increase programming.

Two Oakland teachers from Latinx backgrounds have been admitted to master's programs at Columbia University and Harvard University, and the charter school community where they've been working is singing their praises.