News across Alameda County
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published 9 hours agoFrom Historic Memories to New Possibilities: Oakland Celebrates Coliseum 60
More than 75 people gathered at Youth UpRising in East Oakland on Friday, September 18, for Coliseum 60, an event marking six decades of sports, entertainment, employment, and community memories at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Complex. Held 60 years to the day after the…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published 10 hours agoLIVE FREE Sunday Dinner Brings Faith, Fellowship and Civic Conversation to Oakland
Approximately 50 members and guests gathered at Imani Community Church for a LIVE FREE Sunday Dinner, sharing a meal with Pastor Michael McBride. The event, hosted by Imani Community Church Pastor Jeremy McCants, focused on faith, community preparedness, and civic participation.…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published 10 hours agoRemembering Chauncey Bailey as Student Journalists Face Threats to Truth-Telling
Nearly two decades ago, Oakland Post reporter and editor-in-chief Chauncey Bailey was tragically murdered for investigating a crooked business. His assassination shocked the journalism world and is remembered as student journalists today face increasing threats and censorship. A…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published 10 hours agoIn Wake of Death on Doorstep, Williams Chapel Baptist Church Calls for Better Care, Funding for Unhoused
An unhoused individual was found deceased on the steps of Williams Chapel Baptist Church in East Oakland at approximately 6:30 a.m. Monday. The church, located at 1410 10th Ave., extended condolences to the individual’s family, noting the tragedy reflects a broader crisis.…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published 10 hours agoOakland Centenarian Nuna McKee Honored!
Nuna McKee was honored on her 100th birthday at a celebration attended by over 150 guests from across the United States and abroad. The event, held September 13 at the Club on Ruby Hill in Pleasanton, featured music, poetry, and tributes. Proclamations were received from…
Alameda Post
Published 21 hours agoBear’s-Eye View of Alameda for September 27, 2026
"September continues to be the month of canine recognition, and while National Dogs in Politics Day (September 23) does not apply to every canine, it does apply to me and my MOUF FOR MAYOR campaign," writes Mouf the Roving Reporter.
Alameda Post
Published September 26Finn Will Wiggle His Way Into Your Heart
"Meet Finn, a sweet, wiggly boy who seems to find joy in just about everything. Finn came to us as a puppy with an unknown history. He has a little wobble and flop to his walk, and while medical testing has not given us a clear answer as to why, Finn certainly does not let it…
Alameda Post
Published September 25Volunteers Remove 200 Pounds of Trash from Crown Beach on Coastal Cleanup Day
Small pieces of difficult to spot “microtrash” on Crown Beach pose risks to the local environment. “On the surface, the beach looks okay,” volunteer Rose Nieh told Desmond Bracken. “But if you dig deep, you’ll see little pieces everywhere.”
Oakland Voices
Published September 24Black Men’s Chess League Builds Brotherhood in West Oakland
An Oakland chess league gives Black men and families space to compete, connect and grow.
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 24Doulas Are Helping Black California Moms Navigate Pregnancy–Even as High Mortality Rates Persist
In California, Black women experience the highest pregnancy-related mortality rate — about four times greater than other women, according to statistics. From 2021 to 2023, the leading causes of pregnancy-related deaths included cardiovascular disease, COVID-19, hemorrhage,…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Oakland People’s Arms Embargo Coalition Demands End to Military Shipments Thru Oakland
Backing the demand for an arms embargo are 150 local businesses and over 300 local organizations, including the faith community as well as more than 20 labor unions and the Alameda Labor Council, which unanimously endorsed the campaign. The post Oakland People’s Arms Embargo…
Oakland Post (Post News Group)
Published September 22Oakland Mayor Reads to Children at Bookout Block Party at Marcus Books Store
Booths lined the street with arts and crafts, and children participated in hands-on art projects. A large display of books was on display and each child chose his/her free book to take home. Food and snacks were available, and free water was encouraged to keep all hydrated. The…