Ryan Coogler only makes personal movies. “Fruitvale Station” was set in his hometown of Oakland, California, and explored the last day of Oscar Grant. “Creed” was dreamed up for his father, who loved ...

In the past month, the music industry has lost a number of notable figures, including Mia Love, Roberta Flack, George Foreman ...

Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, who starred in “Top ... singer passed away at his home in Aiken, SC, on March 16, according to TMZ. His cause of death was not been revealed. Former “American ...

SFJAZZ has revealed the lineup of upcoming arts for May 2025. The lineup includes Cécile McLorin Salvant, Javier Santiago and more. See full May programming here!

From a legendary jazz pianist to a festival devoted to whales, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.

The Bankhead Theater stage will be alive with the sound of music, laughter and profound conversation as Livermore Valley Arts ...

Loren Taylor has an early lead over Barbara Lee, the former Democratic U.S. House Representative, in the Oakland mayoral ...

Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) is neck and neck with her main rival in the Oakland special mayoral election, with the ...

Oakland had a sudden vacancy at the top after voters ousted former Mayor Sheng Thao, who was federally indicted on bribery, ...

Oakland voters will make their voices heard in the special election on Tuesday. The two leading candidates met with voters on the eve of the election as they made their final pitches.