The Oaklandside

The deal would guarantee a 16% wage increase over five years and a modest pension pickup. It must still be approved by the council.

A walkout by IFPTE Local 21, the city’s second-biggest union, would be the first strike in nearly a decade.

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

The teachers union, Empower Oakland and a new parents’ group have raised the most money for OUSD elections this cycle.

The Oakland resident, a pastor with the United Church of Christ, was struck outside Coast Guard Island during a protest last October of a planned ICE deployment.

County officials are looking to raise awareness and connect survivors to resources. Nearly 300 victims were honored at a recent ceremony.

Phong Tran’s long-delayed trial took another twist this month when his lawyer suggested then-DA Pamela Price’s decision to file charges was racially motivated.

Eight-year-old Forest & Flour was a Grand Lake farmers market staple, boasting inclusive ingredients and high wages for workers.

The Bay Area native was named county registrar in September after spending her career in the office. She’s prepared all year for possible election interference.

But prosecutors showed jurors recordings of Thao bad-mouthing fellow elected officials and secretly helping Andy Duong with a legal dispute with the city.

The Filipino American emcee launched his new album "Bass Building" through a custom streaming app on Oct. 1. It's a daring play to advance worker’s rights in hip-hop.

Workers accused OAK managers of running an unfair system. Port leaders say they’ve investigated and made changes.

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

LeAna Powell, Alexandra Williams and Valarie Bachelor weighed in on questions from The Oaklandside and their constituents at a forum at Oakland High School.

Kathryn Camp, Mike Hutchinson and Sylvia Williams answered questions from The Oaklandside and their constituents at a forum at Oakland High School.

Jennifer Brouhard and Arielle Fleisher fielded questions from The Oaklandside and their constituents at a forum at Oakland High School.

Districts 2, 4 and 6 each have tightly contested races this year. At our recent school board election forum, all eight candidates got into revealing debates.

Hidalgo-style barbacoa, giant churros, and sweet corn tamales are just a few of the foods to try at the weekly Pulga in North Richmond.

Police say they are only responding to high-priority calls Thursday after OPD’s dispatch system “froze.” The cause of the outage isn’t clear.

Hundreds of shoppers eagerly perused the aisles during the bargain chain’s grand opening.

The three-block build took a decade to complete.

A chamber of commerce survey found Oaklanders are feeling safer, approve of the mayor and their councilmembers — but disapprove of OUSD.

The City Council boosted penalties for repeat nuisance violations, in hopes of deterring graffiti, trash, and weeds.

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Immigration advocates said last Friday’s arrest was the fifth brutal ICE incident in the Bay Area in the past week.

Quan’s backers say the former mayor has deep experience. Her opponents pointed to her handling of the Occupy protests.

From the screening of “Frankenstein” at the Paramount Theatre, to the Vampire Lestat drag show at Thee Stork Club, and the ‘Luna Mexicana’ Day of the Dead ballet performances, we’ve compiled 21 events to choose from.

Anmol-Kiran Kaur Bassi was struck by an allegedly intoxicated motorist last year. Her family claims an OPD officer chose not to detain the driver hours before the fatal crash.

Mixologists, chefs, and bakers are experimenting with this green leaf in everything from cocktails to bagels.

Other events include a Filipino American festival, a salsa dancing party at Preservation Park, and an intimate show at Thee Stork Club.

Crews from multiple fire agencies have responded, and Cal Fire is dropping water from the sky as wary residents watch from across the East Bay.

A former federal prosecutor who was in the pool on Sept. 10 has filed a claim against the city, alleging exposure to noxious fumes and the “agony” of other swimmers.

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

A surge in immigration arrests is leaving one Oakland family without income — and the limited resources meant to help them are running dry.

During court testimony, an FBI agent revealed the chain of events that caused the government to look into Mario Juarez, the Duong family, and more.

Immigration advocates accused federal agents of "excessive force" as protesters confronted police outside Highland Hospital. Federal officials say one man resisted arrest and attempted to assault officers.

Some 1,200 Oaklanders are held in state prisons, and visitors have long faced arbitrary denials. Now legislators have passed a slate of reforms.

Journalist Janet Byron recounts her experience covering the catastrophic blaze that ignited Oct. 19, 1991, as a newbie reporter at the Oakland Tribune.

Three years ago, the East Bay Regional Park District allowed e-bikes on trails. A community survey shows hikers on Iron Horse Trail now feel unsafe.

How to take a self-guided tour from the historic site of the party’s free breakfast program to murals, museums, and street signs.

Ramachandran made a big impression in her freshman term, decrying 911 hiring and tax collection failures, questioning the Coliseum-heavy budget proposal, and pursuing her music career on the side.

Peregrine Cafe, Raj Indian Cuisine, Daruma Sushi and Crepes A-Go-Go have recently shut down in the East Bay.

Taylor observed the federal corruption trial of his former political opponent and three men accused of orchestrating political attack ads against him.

Leigh Hanson was questioned on the stand about clashing with her boss, former Mayor Sheng Thao, and Andre Jones’ shadow role in City Hall.

Tras casi 40 años trabajando juntos, estos tres chefs dicen que el famoso restaurante de Jack London Square ha llegado a sentirse como un segundo hogar.

A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

Without a new half-cent sales tax, train and bus systems will collapse, agencies warn. Opponents of the Regional Transit Measure say taxes are too high already.

The jury heard opening statements from federal prosecutors and attorneys for former Mayor Sheng Thao, her former partner Andre Jones, and David and Andy Duong.

Millions of Californians will participate in the Great California ShakeOut on Oct. 15. We’ve rounded up tips and resources to help you prepare.

Chef Sujin Kim centers fermentation through housemade jang, inventive kimchi and other dishes that go beyond Korean comfort food.