Thousands of people gathered at events at OMCA, Mosswood Park, and downtown. But road closures and heavy police presence also closed off some public spaces.

Photos: Oakland native and ex-NBA star selling Oakland Hills mansion for $7.9 million The 9,220-square-foot house boasts an indoor pool, a basketball court and an open-concept kitchen.

Someone who takes our picture represents us. Trust always comes into play, acknowledge it or not. "Reflections in Black," connected exhibitions at three Oakland venues, from the Smithsonian ...

Using photos she culled from the Oakland Library's History Room, and from dozens of people who, like Veirs, grew up in the area, Mailman assembled a book that chronicles neighborhoods of the ...

Jo Ann Harris was surprised to learn there wasn't a thorough written history of the Oakland area in northeast Haines City. So she decided to write a book about the place where she was born and raised.

Born and raised in Oakland, Mike Davie is an avid sports fan who has painfully watched his hometown teams leave. With the Athletics joining the list of departures, he's not letting them take away ...

Photos of Native American dancers are displayed in a photo exhibition at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. The exhibit features photos of Native Americans taken ...

In a year marked by cinematic diversity, Oakland-born filmmaker Ryan Coogler has made Academy Award history as part of the first all-Black producing team to be nominated for the best picture award ...

Photos: Joy, sorrow and more on display as Election Night results roll in Voters approve recall of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price ...

In “Developing Stories: Native Photographers in the Field,” Russel Albert Daniels and Tailyr Irvine present original images that illustrate issues important to Native Americans today.

Oakland Park was first known as the city of Floranada in 1925. Four years later, it was reincorporated as the city of Oakland Park, named for the massive oaks in the area.