Article by Lauren Soldano.
Last updated at Thu, 24 May at 11:48pm.

The graduating students of Laney College Cosmetology program recently offered a glimpse into the future of hair during their multimedia extravaganza event, "A-Head of Time: A Futuristic Hair Show." 

Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Thu, 24 May at 11:29pm.

At about 8:45 p.m. on the evening of May 1, police spokesman Christopher Bolton, police Chief Howard Jordan’s Chief of Staff, stood at the intersection of 15th Street and Broadway. 

Article by Brian Kennedy.
Last updated at Thu, 24 May at 7:41am.

Candidates on the ballot for this June’s primary election will be in attendance at the Oakland Caucus on Thursday, May 24, at the Community Bank of the Bay in downtown Oakland. The Oakland Builders Alliance is hosting the event intended for the local business community to engage with candidates on issues concerning Oakland businesses and residents.

Article by Lauren Soldano.
Last updated at Sun, 13 May at 9:39am.

When holidays draw near, I usually reach for my colored pencils and glitter decoupage instead of hitting up the drugstore greeting card aisle. A pre-written sentiment, to me, feels as disingenuous as a gift bag, especially on Mother's Day. 

Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Fri, 11 May at 6:29am.

For the 19th year in a row, Oakland hit the streets and broke records on Bike to Work Day.

Oakland saw 6 percent more riders than last year, setting a new all-time record. At Broadway and 27th Street, which has seen major improvements with new bikeways and signage, the number of people riding by on bikes this Bike to Work Day increased 40 percent from last year.

Blog entry by Sara Kassabian.
Last updated at Fri, 4 May at 8:39pm.

Innovation Oakland - INOAK - is hosting it's first ever meet and greet this Thursday, July 15. Enjoy Levende East’s new American cuisine over conversation aboutimproving and facilitating the development of Oakland--and bringing tech and digital media companies together.

Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Thu, 3 May at 10:34am.

Over the course of a few minutes, a mostly-peaceful Occupy Oakland May Day protest turned into a police action Tuesday evening, leaving many observers and participants wondering what happened, why it happened and how the tenor changed so quickly.

Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 2 May at 4:54pm.

Update by Lauren Soldano

May 2, 5PM--The City of Oakland estimates that more than 5,000 people demonstrated yesterday; 39 arrests were made in total. The arrest breakdown is now as follows: