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INSANE: Oakland - The Real Truth

Twenty-three states are holding state supreme court elections in November. Six are battlegrounds.

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Ballotpedia · Oct 27

Naomi Ackie on how she mastered accent for shoplifting comedy I Love Boosters

The British actress stars alongside Keke Palmer and Taylour Paige as part of a crew of professional shoplifters.

Evening Standard · Oct 26

Black Panther Party stalwarts to celebrate 1966 founding in Oakland, programs that aided the poor

The legacy of the Black Panther Party lives on six decades after its founding, in the work of a Seattle medical center started to address systemic health disparities in the African American community

The Independent UK · Oct 15

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1991 Oakland Fire Study: Pets with ID collars reunite far more often; lesson still matters worldwide

The catastrophic 1991 Oakland fire led to widespread separation of pets from their owners during frantic evacuations. A significant study found that pets wearing collars were more than ten times as likely to be reunited with their families compared to those without. Furthermore, microchips enhance identification, increasing the chances of…

The Times of India · Oct 14

10 Photos of Mackayla 'Kash' Paige: Reality TV Star Shot Dead at 29 Hours After Posting Night Out Videos

Reality TV personality Mackayla 'Kash' Paige, 29, was fatally shot in downtown Oakland early on Sunday. Police have arrested a woman from Richmond but have not named her or disclosed a motive.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Who Was Mackayla 'Kash' Paige? Key Facts About the 'Real West Coast Baddies' Star Shot Dead in Oakland

Mackayla Paige, the reality TV personality known as Kash, was fatally shot in downtown Oakland at 29. Police have arrested a Richmond woman as the investigation continues.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Early Flu Cases Turn Up in Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties as Metro Detroit Heads Into Flu Season

Doctors in Wayne and Oakland counties and Washtenaw County health officials report flu activity. Here is who needs a shot, where to get one, and when to seek care.

Medical Daily · Oct 3

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Judge ends federal oversight of Oakland police department after 23 years

A federal judge has ended the 23-year federal monitoring of the Oakland Police Department, marking the longest oversight of a police department in U.S. history

The Independent UK · Sep 30

‘Traffic is going to get a lot worse’: San Francisco Bay Area faces potential death spiral of transit system

A marvel of engineering and a model of sustainability, Bart has been financially distressed since the Covid pandemic

The Guardian - US · Sep 26

In 2025, donation platform Flipcause collapsed owing 3,200 nonprofits $29 million

Flipcause, an Oakland-based donation platform, filed for bankruptcy in December 2025 after owing nearly $29 million to more than 3,200 nonprofits. Bankruptcy records showed the company paid $3.8 million to executives, relatives and related firms in the year before filing. Nonprofits later questioned Flipcause leadership over delayed donations and how…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Abandoned Church Becomes Home: Oakland couple remakes 3,845-sq-ft sanctuary; adaptive reuse trend grows

After three years of dedication, Jennifer Montague Clark and her husband turned an old church on 47th Street in Oakland into a charming family home. This adaptive reuse project involved thorough planning and support from local officials, preserving the building's unique architecture while crafting a cozy interior. It stands as…

The Times of India · Sep 24

Charles Leno Jr.'s donation helped fund a major athletic facility upgrade

Former NFL offensive tackle Charles Leno Jr. has returned to the California high school that helped launch his football career, donating $450,000 toward a new professional-grade turf field at San Leandro High School. The donation formed part of a nearly $1 million renovation of the school's athletic facility at Burrell…

The Times of India · Sep 21

Hayley Williams Called 'Irrelevant' After Pro-Palestine Concert Moment Resurfaces Amid 'Dying Career' Claims

Hayley Williams reignites debate over her political activism after shouting 'F*** ICE' and 'Free Palestine' at a concert, drawing mixed reactions from fans and critics.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

California AG Rob Bonta Under Fire Over $468K Legal Bill After FBI Raids His Top Donors Who Gave Him $155K

California Attorney General Rob Bonta faces questions over a $468,228 legal bill linked to an FBI investigation into Oakland corruption, despite not being charged.

International Business Times UK · Sep 8

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Latin Times · Sep 7

What BigBang's Oakland Comeback Reveals About K-pop's Growing Hold on the U.S. and Latin America

BigBang sold out two Oakland shows after nine years away, as Stray Kids, BTS and NTX turn Latin America into K-pop's fastest-growing market.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens

Meta has agreed to pay up to US$17 billion over 10 years to settle claims brought by a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general. The states argued that the company deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to hook children into using its apps, misled the public about the harm and improperly…

Fortune · Aug 26

Instagram is like a digital cigarette and box of chocolates that 'encourages gluttony.' How do you fix that?

“The algorithms change the whole nature of it, and that’s where my chocolate metaphor went awry,” safety advocate Larry Magid told Fortune.

The Times of India · Aug 25

Thousands of dragonflies are suddenly swarming across California, and the insects could help farmers control crop pests naturally

California is seeing an unusual surge in dragonflies, with large groups appearing over parks, ponds and farms after warm spring and early summer rain. The insects have been especially noticeable around the San Francisco Bay Area, where residents have reported seeing dozens flying together. Oakland nursery owner Peter Veilleux even…

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Fortune · Aug 20

Meta faces a $1.4 trillion threat that could mean ‘turning in the keys and walking away’

The $1.4 trillion figure may be unlikely, but the case could give states a new way to challenge how social media platforms are designed.

Bangkok Post · Aug 19

Some of Meta's safety tools were 'designed to fail': witness

OAKLAND (UNITED STATES) - A former employee testified on Wednesday that some of Meta's safety tools for Facebook and Instagram were "designed to fail," contradicting the company's defense strategy in a landmark trial in California.

Medical Daily · Aug 19

States Accuse Meta of Designing Instagram to Addict Children as Trial Begins

Four states opened their case against Meta in Oakland federal court, alleging Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict minors.

The Economic Times · Aug 18

A look at major lawsuits against Meta, other social media companies over harms to kids

In a federal trial beginning Tuesday in Oakland, California, the Instagram and Facebook parent company is fighting claims that it has contributed to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that get children addicted.

Fortune · Aug 17

New Mexico's attorney general reportedly pushes new social media safety laws a day before 29 AGs testify against Meta in federal trial

Raul Torrez, New Mexico’s attorney general, is drafting two bills as a separate 29-state trial over child safety opens in Oakland tomorrow.

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Jury selection begins in Meta youth harms trial in California federal court

The 2023 lawsuit, filed in federal court in Oakland, California, claims that Meta routinely collects data on children under 13 without their parents' consent, in violation of federal law.

The Economic Times · Aug 12

Meta, 29 states head to court in biggest test yet of youth social media litigation

The trial in Oakland, expected to last seven weeks, will test Colorado, Kentucky, California and New Jersey's allegations that Meta designed its platforms to keep young users hooked and misled consumers about their safety. It will also address claims by 29 states that the company illegally collected and used children's…

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