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From 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…

LIVE 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.…
Remembering 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…
In 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 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…

Bear’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.

People We Meet: Pete Sferra doesn’t care what you wear — or don’t
Pete Sferra, now 71, has been a nudist for over 50 years and hangs out unclothed in the Castro "like a normal person." People We Meet: Pete Sferra doesn’t care what you wear — or don’t

Finn 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…

'California Cool Climate' church to bless solar panels
'California Cool Climate' church to bless solar panels mps-post Fri, 09/25/2026 - 10:22 Image (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); (California News Service) Audio file This Sunday, a Bay Area church won’t just be blessing the congregation – they’ll be blessing 21…

Volunteers 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.”

Black Men’s Chess League Builds Brotherhood in West Oakland
An Oakland chess league gives Black men and families space to compete, connect and grow.

Remembering 9/11 Through a Stair Climb
On September 13, in recognition of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, San Rafael Fire Explorers participated in a stair climb at the San Rafael Fire Department training tower at Station 52. The Explorers climbed the equivalent of 103 stories while wearing personal protective equipment…