I got the movie,” exclaimed Ryan Coogler while doing the dishes. For months, the director had been trying to weave together ...

Former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee was long considered the front-runner in the race. But Loren Taylor, a former City Council ...

Ryan Coogler only makes personal movies. “Fruitvale Station” was set in his hometown of Oakland, California, and explored the ...

Rep. Lateefah Simon delivered the Working Families Party's response to Trump, advocating for economic justice, universal ...

Melanie Calmus was the Tigers’ top athlete, claiming an individual victory and two runner-up finishes. She won the girls long jump (15 feet, 4.5 inches) and finished second in both the 100-meter ...

THERE ARE 10 CANDIDATES on the ballot for Oakland’s April 15 special mayoral election to replace Sheng Thao, who lost a ...

He’s written and directed four films, all heart and all winners: Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther and Black Panther: ...

All candidates were given several weeks to return a candidate questionnaire, except for Simpson, for whom contact information couldn't be found. Taylor, Lee, Liu and Pechenuk submitted answers, Webb ...

Article highlights Li’l Bobby Hutton’s role as an early member of the Black Panther Party, and his tragic killing by police at age 17.

Ryan Coogler is one of the most creative filmmakers working today. Known for his focus on storytelling, character, and social ...

ALSO NEW TODAY, OAKLAND’S PANTHER PIT BAR AND GRILL IS UP FOR SALE ... I expected a lot of interest,” Glickman said. “Oakland is a high-demand area.”He said he feels the asking price ...

OAKLAND — The Regional School Unit 18 School Board voted to adopt a budget of $45.5 million for the next fiscal year, but board members were divided over the use of contingency funds at the ...