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Flour + Water Pizza Shop opened in Oakland on Jan. 22, expanding the group's Neapolitan–New York thin-crust pizza concept beyond San Francisco.
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January 23, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Flour + Water Pizza Shop opened in Oakland on Jan. 22, expanding the group's Neapolitan–New York thin-crust pizza concept beyond San Francisco.
LaRussell's social-media announcement drew a free, community-focused block party in Old Oakland featuring music, food, performances, and spontaneous crowd participation.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:21 PM
LaRussell's social-media announcement drew a free, community-focused block party in Old Oakland featuring music, food, performances, and spontaneous crowd participation.
Oakland uses a citywide school choice system; OUSD on-time applications close Feb. 8, 2026, with limited transitional kindergarten slots.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Oakland uses a citywide school choice system; OUSD on-time applications close Feb. 8, 2026, with limited transitional kindergarten slots.
Union stagehands picket Henry J. Kaiser Center as nonunion crews set up for the Tina Turner musical; union demands contract negotiation and local hiring.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Union stagehands picket Henry J. Kaiser Center as nonunion crews set up for the Tina Turner musical; union demands contract negotiation and local hiring.
Councilmember Ken Houston intervened in an illegal dumping arrest, instructing police to release the suspect after arranging for the dumpster to be emptied.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Councilmember Ken Houston intervened in an illegal dumping arrest, instructing police to release the suspect after arranging for the dumpster to be emptied.
Sequoia Diner is being sold and will reopen under new ownership in February after the longtime owner cited health, family priorities, and rising operating costs.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Sequoia Diner is being sold and will reopen under new ownership in February after the longtime owner cited health, family priorities, and rising operating costs.
Moxy Uptown Oakland appears poised to close after ceasing guest bookings and bar operations amid a $35 million loan default and recent management changes.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:40 AM
Moxy Uptown Oakland appears poised to close after ceasing guest bookings and bar operations amid a $35 million loan default and recent management changes.
Federal prosecutors say they had sufficient independent evidence to pursue corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and others without relying on an informant.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Federal prosecutors say they had sufficient independent evidence to pursue corruption charges against former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and others without relying on an informant.
Rebecca Loos supports Brooklyn Beckham’s claims that his parents were controlling and prioritized the Beckham brand over their children’s welfare.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Rebecca Loos supports Brooklyn Beckham’s claims that his parents were controlling and prioritized the Beckham brand over their children’s welfare.
Elon Musk publicly proposed buying Ryanair and demanded firing CEO Michael O'Leary after a public clash over installing Starlink on Ryanair aircraft.
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January 20, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Elon Musk publicly proposed buying Ryanair and demanded firing CEO Michael O'Leary after a public clash over installing Starlink on Ryanair aircraft.
University students in Serbia launched a new phase of protests demanding early elections, anti-corruption measures, and investigations after a deadly train station disaster.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:59 PM
University students in Serbia launched a new phase of protests demanding early elections, anti-corruption measures, and investigations after a deadly train station disaster.
Oakland installed automated speed cameras at 18 high-risk locations and began a 60-day warning period before ticketing motorists exceeding speed limits by 11+ mph.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Oakland installed automated speed cameras at 18 high-risk locations and began a 60-day warning period before ticketing motorists exceeding speed limits by 11+ mph.
Teni East Kitchen is relocating to a larger Oakland space in March, adding a steamer and expanding the menu to include steamed vegetables, seafood, and whole steamed fish.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Teni East Kitchen is relocating to a larger Oakland space in March, adding a steamer and expanding the menu to include steamed vegetables, seafood, and whole steamed fish.
Oakland's roads are in crisis: 871 stretches have zero remaining life; incremental progress includes bond funding, bollards reducing pedestrian deaths, and incoming speed cameras.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Oakland's roads are in crisis: 871 stretches have zero remaining life; incremental progress includes bond funding, bollards reducing pedestrian deaths, and incoming speed cameras.
Vanderbilt University purchased CCA's San Francisco campus and assumed ownership of the Oakland Rockridge property, creating uncertainty over a stalled housing redevelopment.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Vanderbilt University purchased CCA's San Francisco campus and assumed ownership of the Oakland Rockridge property, creating uncertainty over a stalled housing redevelopment.
Oakland Unified enrollment rose above projections, adding about $7 million in state funding, driven by transitional kindergarten growth and stabilization investments amid persistent budget deficits.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Oakland Unified enrollment rose above projections, adding about $7 million in state funding, driven by transitional kindergarten growth and stabilization investments amid persistent budget deficits.
Oakland Roots are finalists to redevelop Howard Terminal with plans for a temporary 15,000-seat and permanent 25,000-seat stadium.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Oakland Roots are finalists to redevelop Howard Terminal with plans for a temporary 15,000-seat and permanent 25,000-seat stadium.
Vanessa's Bistro will remain open after the landlord reversed a decision not to renew its lease, preserving the longtime Berkeley Vietnamese restaurant.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Vanessa's Bistro will remain open after the landlord reversed a decision not to renew its lease, preserving the longtime Berkeley Vietnamese restaurant.
Debbie Berne was a beloved book designer, author, musician, and cookbooks specialist who lived fully while completing influential books despite a two-year glioblastoma diagnosis.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Debbie Berne was a beloved book designer, author, musician, and cookbooks specialist who lived fully while completing influential books despite a two-year glioblastoma diagnosis.
Julio Iglesias faces accusations by two former employees of sexual assault, workplace harassment, and verbal and physical abuse supported by documented evidence.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Julio Iglesias faces accusations by two former employees of sexual assault, workplace harassment, and verbal and physical abuse supported by documented evidence.
AC Transit will implement February schedule adjustments to address overcrowding, add and modify stops, and change frequencies on several lines including 73, 31, 281, and 19.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
AC Transit will implement February schedule adjustments to address overcrowding, add and modify stops, and change frequencies on several lines including 73, 31, 281, and 19.
Protesters nationwide, including in Oakland, demonstrated against federal immigration enforcement and the fatal shooting of unarmed Renee Good, while the administration defended the ICE agent.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Protesters nationwide, including in Oakland, demonstrated against federal immigration enforcement and the fatal shooting of unarmed Renee Good, while the administration defended the ICE agent.
Belinda Ricklefs, longtime Bay Area ballroom and Lindy hop instructor and founder of Sunday Swing, taught and nurtured the Lindy community for decades.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Belinda Ricklefs, longtime Bay Area ballroom and Lindy hop instructor and founder of Sunday Swing, taught and nurtured the Lindy community for decades.
MetWest High School stabilized leadership and leveraged its Big Picture internship model to achieve major SBAC gains after severe staff turnover.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
MetWest High School stabilized leadership and leveraged its Big Picture internship model to achieve major SBAC gains after severe staff turnover.
Andrea Bocelli will headline the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 6 at San Siro, joining Mariah Carey.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Andrea Bocelli will headline the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Feb. 6 at San Siro, joining Mariah Carey.