UNBELIEVABLE: Laney college org - Caught on Camera

‘I used to call him on Father’s Day’: Oakland shattered by football coach’s killing

In a city where football is more than a sport, the gun death of John Beam has provoked an outpouring of emotion

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2025

What we know about murder suspect who shot ‘Last Chance U’ coach after first court appearance

The shooting is considered to be ‘very targeted,’ but a motive has not been released

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Man charged with murder of Oakland football coach ordered to stay in jail without bail

Cedric Irving Jr charged over death of ‘legend’ John Beam, who was shot and killed on Laney College campus last week

The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2025

Who Shot John Beam of 'Last Chance U'? Suspect Used to Play Oakland's Skyline High School

John Beam, 'Last Chance U' coach, was shot dead in Oakland; suspect once played at Skyline High School.

International Business Times UK · Nov 14, 2025

John Beam, ‘Last Chance U’ Coach at Laney College, Dies After Shooting

He was a community fixture in Oakland.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2025

Who Is John Beam? 'Last Chance U' Coach Shot on Oakland Campus — 10 Photos of the Beloved Mentor

John Beam, the widely respected Laney College athletic director and former head football coach featured in Netflix's 'Last Chance U', was shot at the Oakland campus on Thursday.

International Business Times UK · Nov 14, 2025

From Netflix Spotlight to Hospital Bed: 'Last Chance U' Coach John Beam Shot on Oakland Campus

Laney College football icon and former Netflix 'Last Chance U' coach John Beam was critically injured in a campus shooting in Oakland, prompting lockdowns, community outrage and an ongoing police search for the gunman.

International Business Times UK · Nov 14, 2025

Coach featured in Netflix’s Last Chance U dies after Oakland campus shooting

Mayor Barbara Lee calls John Beam ‘a man who dedicated himself to building up the young people of this city’

The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2025

All candidates for California State Assembly District 19 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the Nov. 5, 2024, general election for California State Assembly District 19 — David Lee (D) and Catherine Stefani (D) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Mar 25, 2024

The Battle for Baseball's Future in Oakland: A Clash of Nostalgia and Exclusivity

Minor league Oakland B's dream of hosting a nostalgic game at the Coliseum is crushed by the A's. But their passion for baseball in Oakland remains undeterred.

Top News · Jan 4, 2024