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According to the owner, the spa has the state's only vaginal steam room north of Beverly Hills.

A developer hopes to finally restore the old Key System building in downtown Oakland, which was badly damaged in the Loma Prieta earthquake.

A crane was brought down and some evacuations lifted at the site of Friday's four-alarm fire near Lake Merritt.

The fire started around 5am; no injuries have been reported, but nearby residents have been evacuated.

From outdoor movies and theater to parties and potlucks, here's how to make the most of the weekend in Oakland.

Why should out-of-towners have all the fun? Now through July 31st, enter to win one of five BARTable staycations in San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley.

The black crowned night heron is seen all over the city and nests in large groups downtown.

A revamped menu will include more grab-and-go items and focus on burgers.

Besides performing and teaching workshops, Sarah McCaleb also makes puppet portraits.

Leave your pets at home, grab an extra layer, and find a vantage point for watching tomorrow's pyrotechnics.

The new restaurant will be a collaborative space for local food entrepreneurs.

There's so much going on in Oakland's food scene, we couldn't wait until next week to tell you.