The Experience, Alameda: Lucky 13 + Scolari’s Good Eats!
Settle in with your friends at Lucky 13 and let the afternoon unfold! They carry 20+ beers on tap which change up. Right now some of the faves are Pliny the Elder – double IPA, Russian River “Mind Circus – a hazy IPA, 21st Amendment “El Sully” – a Mexican lager, 805’s Blonde and many more. They have 40+ bottled...
Prosecutors Say Oakland Woman Cashed In Church Parking Lot For $480K
Oakland, Alameda County prosecutors say a local woman secretly sold a church parking lot and funneled roughly $480,000 from the deal to herself, announcing criminal charges today. The case is raising fresh questions about how churches and other nonprofits keep track of the real estate they rely on for programs and...
Massive Pay Raise Plan: Alameda County Workers Could See $30 Minimum Wage
Oakland, California — A major wage proposal that could nearly double pay for thousands of workers is gaining momentum in Alameda County, where labor leaders have launched a campaign to raise the minimum wage to $30 an hour. The initiative, announced by a coalition of labor unions and community...
Where to find Passover foods and wines for your seder in the Bay Area
Restaurants, caterers, bakeries and grocers offer goods for Passover, from seder plate kits to prepared meals and desserts to kosher wine and matzah. Whatever you might need for your Passover table, you can find it in the many speciality offerings in the Bay Area. Place your order or reservation early.
Dog named Lucky rescued after 24 hours in Centerville
A heartwarming rescue in Centerville brings a dog named Lucky back to safety after being stuck for over 24 hours. Thanks to quick action from first responders and community members, Lucky is now safe and reunited with her family.
Thousands of East Bay immigrants will lose food stamps beginning April 1
Life in the Bay Area is expensive, often maddeningly so. For many people across the region, just getting by is a struggle, and often means making tough choices. Rent, groceries, gas prices, and utility bills all keep climbing, while wages often don’t keep pace. For U.S. citizens, it’s hard...
The Only Survivor in a Cybertruck Crash that Killed Three Sues Tesla, Says Door...
The sole survivor of a devastating Tesla Cybertruck crash that claimed the lives of three college students has filed a lawsuit against the automaker, alleging that the truck’s design left him trapped inside a burning ... Read more
California man charged with sex trafficking 17-year-old girl
CALIFORNIA – A California man has been charged in a federal indictment with sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl by force, fraud, or coercion, prosecutors announced. According to court documents, Kenyin McGee, 27, of Oakland, met and recruited the minor online in late 2020, then bought her a bus ticket in early 2021 to...
OPD recovers 50 firearms and makes arrests
The Oakland Police Department recovered more than 50 firearms and made several arrests between March 5 and March 19, 2026 as part of efforts to reduce violent crime. Officers made multiple arrests for firearm violations across the city.
Alameda County could become the first in the nation to pass a 30-dollar minimum...
The chefs at Understory in East Oakland fried up chicken while labor leaders, community organizers, and workers gathered in the dining room on Thursday. They say a $30 minimum wage has been a long time coming. Zach Norris is the Executive Director of the Black Organizing Project. He said there’s a gap between the...
