The landmark Contemporary Bay Area Figurative Painting exhibition featuring a dozen artists at the Oakland Art Museum in 1957 had all the major names — Richard Diebenkorn, David Park, Elmer Bischoff — ...

Former Oakland City Council Member Loren Taylor took an early lead in his bid to become the city’s next mayor, but the race ...

Former Representative Barbara Lee entered the campaign for mayor of the Bay Area city as the favorite. But her main ...

Oakland voters will head to the polls to elect a new mayor following a recent recall — but the high-stakes mayoral race isn't the only item on the special election ballot.

Billingsgate Seafood in Oakland was founded by the chefs behind the San Francisco wholesaler, Four Star Seafood & Provisions.

Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping movie or TV series, or a pleasant stroll in a scenic Oakland park (or both), this ...