Tag: Oakland

Enjoy Food At StreetFest Fridays In Oakland Chinatown

OAKLAND—On August 28, 2020, the last StreetFest Friday will be held on 9th Street between Franklin and Webster streets from 4:00 pm to 8:00...

OAK Passenger Traffic Increased 34% In July

OAKLAND - On August 18, 2020, Oakland International Airport (OAK) released its July 2020 passenger traffic report. The announcement stated that there were 86,000...

Homies Empowerment Program Contributes To Oakland Neighborhood

OAKLAND—The Homies Empowerment Program is an independent after school program, offering students opportunities to appeal for donations to their community. The Homies Empowerment Program...

The Rise Of Backyard Pop-Up Catering By Brokeass Cooks

OAKLAND—Brokeass Cooks, a backyard pop-up restaurant, was founded by three out-of-work chefs, Bilal Ali, Hoang Le, and Keone Koki, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brokeass Cooks...

Oakland Woman Killed By Child’s Father

OAKLAND—On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, a 25-year-old man, Romello D. Randle, was charged with both murdering 24-year-old Jonaye Lahkel Bridges and injuring a 27-year-old...

Oakland Protest Results In Courthouse Fire

OAKLAND—On Saturday, July 25, protests occurred in downtown Oakland. The Oakland Police Department estimated around 700 people participated. Protests began at 7:30 p.m. at Oscar...

Auction To Be Held By Warriors’ To Save Oakland Home

SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, July 17, the Golden State Warriors pitched in to help a warriors fan in Oakland by having an auction that could...

Pedestrian Struck And Killed Near Bay Bridge Toll Plaza

SAN FRANCISCO—On Friday, June 12,  a man walking near the Bay Bridge Toll Plaza and was hit by an AC Transit bus and killed. The...

PG&E Headquarters Will Depart From San Francisco To Oakland

SAN FRANCISCO—On Monday, June 8, after more than 100 years, Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation plans to move from San Francisco to Oakland. PG&E...

Derek Carr Signs $125M Deal With Raiders

OAKLAND—With a value of $125 million, his five-year contract extension makes Raiders QB Derek Carr the richest player in NFL history. The 26 year-old, a...