New Progressive School Board Majority Halts School Closures

By Ken Epstein The newly elected progressive majority on the Oakland Board of Education voted this week to save five schools that a previous school board...

Storms Bring Needed Increase to Depleted Reservoirs Across State

By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation The Sierra Nevada snowpack and California reservoirs received a huge boost from recent and ongoing storms, but not...

Nat Bates, First Elected to Richmond Council in 1967, Bids ‘Final Farewell’

By Nat Bates (Former Richmond City Councilmember Nat Bates, who at age 91 was the nation’s oldest elected official, penned this farewell speech for his final...

Congresswoman Barbara Lee Sworn in to U.S. House of Representatives

Congresswoman Barbara Lee was officially sworn in as United States Representative for California’s 12th Congressional District, representing the people of the East Bay in the 118th Congress. “I...

What’s the future of Minnesota’s workforce in 2023?

IN MEMORIAM: Charlene Mitchell, Civil Rights Activist and 1st Black Woman to Run for President, Dies at 92

By Brandon Patterson Civil rights activist Charlene Mitchell, a long-time Communist Party leader and freedom fighter, passed away in Manhattan, New York, on Dec. 14, 2022....

Richmond Considers Allowing More Cannabis Retailers

The Richmond Standard Richmond is exploring expanding the number of cannabis dispensary and delivery services permitted to operate in the city and incorporating equity in the...

Cesar Zepeda Wins Richmond District 2 Election by 3 Votes After Recount

The Richmond Standard A recount in the District 2 election resulted in a victory for Cesar Zepeda by three votes over Andrew Butt, according to the...

Many Openings on Boards and Commissions as Sheng Thao Takes Office

By Ken Epstein As Mayor-elect Sheng Thao prepares to take office, many Oaklanders are looking forward to the possibility of creating a new era in which...

California One Of 18 States That Reached $5.7 Billion Opioid Settlement with Walgreens

By Olivia Wynkoop Bay City News Foundation California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 17 other attorneys general, announced a $5.7 billion settlement agreement with the pharmacy...

City Council Committee Hears Report on Economic Impact of Oakland A’s Howard Terminal Proposal

Report says A’s proposal “underestimates” costs and “overestimates” revenue projections By Post Staff Dr. Nola Agha, a nationally recognized sports economist and University of San Francisco...

City Council Moves to OK Establishment of Public Bank for Oakland, East Bay

From City Hall Reports The City of Oakland took another step toward establishing the Public Bank of the East Bay. The Oakland Finance and Management Committee...

Holy Names University Says it Will Close; Local Leaders Want Campus to Remain Center for Higher Ed

HNU’s site could become a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) campus, said Post Publisher Paul Cobb By Ken Epstein Holy Names University (HNU), which has...

50 Years After Passage, Title IX Author Patsy Mink Remembered

By McKenzie Jackson | California Black Media Steve Prudholme traveled from Malibu to South Bend, Indiana, for 10 days last month to cheer on his daughter,...

December 23 | Julie Blaha , State Auditor | The Conversations with Al McFarlane

IN MEMORIAM: Tribute to Freedom Fighter Charlene Mitchell

NNPA NEWSWIRE — How should we say thank you adequately to leaders and freedom fighters who have passed away? We all should keep fighting for freedom...

COMMENTARY: Tis a Time for Political Change

NNPA NEWSWIRE — Although we have millions of dollars here in California allocated to the issue of homelessness, one unanswered question is how do we reduce...

Gov. Edwards Issues a State Apology for 1972 Fatal Shootings at Southern

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “To the extent that the state of Louisiana can try to make this right, that’s what we’re gonna try to do,” Edwards said...

Small Arkansas City Elects Youngest Black Mayor in U.S. History

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I’m your newly elected mayor, and it’s time to build,” Mayor-Elect Jaylen Smith declared following his Dec. 6 election victory.

Congressional Black Caucus Names Nevada’s Steven Horsford as New Chair

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Over the last 50 years, the CBC has served as the ‘conscience of the Congress,’ helping guide the legislative priorities that have shaped...

OP-ED: Federal Trade Commission is Creating Challenges for Democrats and Others for the 2024 Elections

NNPA NEWSWIRE — A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) lawsuit against Idaho-based company, Kochava, brought to light the severe lack of regulations and guidelines surrounding data...

Sen. Nancy Skinner Introduces Bill to Affirm State as ‘Safe Haven’ for Abortion, Gender Affirming Care

By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, will introduce a bill on Monday that will solidify California’s status as a...

Community Mobilizes to Save Holy Names University for Students and Future Students

By Ken Epstein As Holy Names University in Oakland struggles with deep financial difficulties, local elected officials and community leaders are coming forward with offers to...

Proposed Legislation Wants to Turn Parking Lots into Solar Energy Farms

By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News Foundation Newly proposed state legislation seeks to motivate companies to turn their parking lots into functional-use solar farms. Senate...

Marin Small-Business Owners Put Microgrants to Good Use

More than 100 recipients received state COVID-19 economic relief funding with County assistance San Rafael, CA – Laila Rezai and Darlin Ruiz have something new in common....