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Vivian Coit, 98
Vivian Coit, a proud Dallas, Texas native made her way to the great state of California in 1943. She was…
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Rich Lyons, Longtime Campus Business, Innovation Leader, Will Be UC Berkeley’s Next Chancellor
Rich Lyons, an established economist, former dean of the Haas School of Business and the campus's current leader for innovation…
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Marin County: A Snapshot of California’s Black History Is on Display
The Marin County Office of Education, located at 1111 Las Gallinas Ave in San Rafael, will host the extraordinary exhibit,…
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Oakland Post: Week of April 10 – 16, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 10 - 16, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of April 3 – 6, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of April 3 - 6, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of March 27 – April 2, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of March 27 - April 2, 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Oakland Post: Week of March 20 – 26, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of March 20 - 26, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of March 13 – 19, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of March 13 - 19, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Oakland Post: Week of March 6 – 12, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of March 6 - 12, 2024 The post Oakland Post: Week…
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Who are the Alameda County District 4 Supervisor Candidates’ Top Campaign Contributors?
Below, we’ve listed each candidate’s 10 highest campaign contributors. For Miley, two of his top campaign donors also bought their…
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Michael P. Johnson Garners Major Support in Run for Alameda County Superior Court Judge
Michael P. Johnson is running for Alameda County Superior Court Judge, Seat 12, after having been appointed as a temporary…
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Faces Around the Bay: Helena P. Hill
Helena P. Hill, 92, was born and raised on her grandfather’s farm in Plaquemine, Louisiana. “We had cows, chickens and…
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Oakland Post: Week of February 28 – March 5, 2024
The printed Weekly Edition of the Oakland Post: Week of February 28 - March 5 2024 The post Oakland Post:…
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Opponents of San Francisco’s Prop E Hold Rally in Front of City Hall
Activists and community members held a rally Wednesday morning in front of City Hall in San Francisco to protest Prop…
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Richmond’s Growing Bay Trail Boasts Bountiful Beauty
The Standard recently enjoyed a sunny-day stroll through Richmond’s Barbara and Jay Vincent Park and an exquisite section of the…
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Richmond Chamber Celebrates 100th Installation of Board of Directors
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce celebrated a major milestone with the 100th installation of its board…
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Chief French to Cohost RCF Connect Fundraiser Gala Benefiting Black Women, and Girls
RCF Connects (formerly Richmond Community Foundation) will host a fundraiser gala on March 1 that will serve to support the…
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To Fight Surge in Crime, Gov. Newsom Deploys State Law Enforcement to East Bay
Responding to a surge in crimes in the region, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Feb. 6 that he is temporarily…
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Oakland Jazz Great Offers Master Class as City Declares “John Handy Day”
World-renowned jazz master saxophonist John Handy, a McClymond’s High School graduate, was presented with a Mayor of Oakland Proclamation declaring…
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Mayor Sheng Thao Takes Turn at Round Table to Discuss Community Concerns
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao met with a group of concerned Bay Area residents at Manny’s, a civic event space in…
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Musical Chronicling Life of Betty Reid Soskin Set for Bay Area Debut
Betty Reid Soskin’s storied 102 years includes time spent as a WWII defense worker, activist, business owner, songwriter, National Park…
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Berkeley Considers New Law to Help Tenants Buy Where They Rent
Renée, a Berkeley resident, was dismayed last summer when she saw the final sale price of the four-plex where she…
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Nigerian Bank Chief Killed in Helicopter Crash on Way to Superbowl XVIII
According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept., the crash occurred near Nipton, on the edge of the Mojave Desert…
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