Oakland is in a tough spot, and many people are pointing the finger at Mayor Sheng Thao. The city's budget is a mess, and crime rates are soaring. Thao and the council haven't been able to handle these problems effectively. They've been juggling numbers and putting off tough decisions, which has led to a big budget deficit. Instead of facing the issues head-on, they'...
Ever thought about living in a place that used to be packed with cheering sports fans? That could become a reality for some people in Oakland. City planners have an exciting plan for the Oakland Coliseum after the A's play their last game there. They want to turn this iconic spot into an affordable housing hub, complete with restaurants and fun spaces nearby. But her...
Selling a massive property like the Oakland Coliseum isn't straightforward. The city and the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) have been trying to seal a deal for months, but things keep shifting. Recently, AASEG agreed to pay most of the money in two large chunks instead of smaller bits over time. Why is this significant? Oakland needs cash qu...
Ahmed Muhammad, a 22-year-old Oakland native, has always been passionate about science. Growing up, he noticed that many of his peers didn't share his enthusiasm for the subject. This realization sparked a desire to make science more accessible and fun for young people, especially those from underrepresented communities. Muhammad's vision is to empower the next gener...
The story of Luis Armando Albino is a testament to the power of determination and family ties. In 1951, six-year-old Luis was kidnapped from an Oakland park, sparking a massive search effort that would stretch across decades. His family never gave up hope, and their relentless efforts finally paid off when Luis was found alive on the East Coast in 2024. Luis's niece...
The city of Oakland is embroiled in a controversy surrounding a lucrative security contract with ABC Security Service, a company owned by Ana Chretien, a business associate of Mario Juarez, a target of the FBI's ongoing corruption probe. The contract, which has been extended several times, has raised eyebrows due to the close ties between Chretien and Juarez, as well...
The Oakland Athletics are planning to build a new stadium in Las Vegas, but they're not planning to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated for the project. Executive Sandy Dean told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority that the team plans to spend $350 million of the funds, leaving $30 million on the table. This has raised questions about whether the team...
The trauma inflicted on these gymnasts goes far beyond the physical abuse. It's about the emotional scars, the trust betrayed, and the sense of powerlessness that can linger long after the abuse has ended. It's about the silence that was forced upon them, and the courage it took to break that silence.