Oakland ‘Stand Down’ event stands up for homeless vets, with two days of free services

23 June 2025, 3:00 am

In a coordinated effort to provide critical support to the region’s homeless veterans, the Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission and St. Vincent de ...... Read More »

Photos: Oakland Museum of California draws hundreds to Hella Juneteenth Festival

19 June 2025, 11:57 pm

The sold-out celebration featured food vendors, a Black Vine wine-tasting experience, two stages of live music, art and vendors.... Read More »

Thousands celebrate freedom at annual Juneteenth celebration in Oakland

19 June 2025, 3:13 pm

Thousands came out to celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland with music, food and activities for the kids. Those in attendance knew it was a day to celebrate freedom - an issue that is still top of mind.... Read More »

Hella Juneteenth in Photos: Black Joy and Community in Oakland

19 June 2025, 2:55 pm

About 3,000 people packed the Oakland Museum of California Thursday for the sold-out, second annual Hella Juneteenth festival — a celebration of Black joy, pride, community and freedom.... Read More »

Hundreds gather for Juneteenth celebration in Oakland

19 June 2025, 2:26 pm

The Oakland Museum of California was packed on Thursday with families enjoying music, food, and family-friendly activities for Juneteenth.... Read More »

Hella Juneteenth celebration in Oakland welcomes thousands

19 June 2025, 7:22 am

Thousands came out to Hella Juneteenth in Oakland on Thursday to celebrate the holiday, freedom, community and legacy. The event held at the Oakland Museum of California welcomed close to 3,500 people ...... Read More »

Oakland has a unique relationship with Juneteenth. So does Mayor Barbara Lee.

19 June 2025, 7:00 am

OAKLAND — The country was still six decades away from recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday when Barbara Lee first moved from El Paso, Texas, to Southern California, where she had to petition ...... Read More »

Community, politicians give Mayor Lee ‘Oakland love' at inaugural event

8 June 2025, 11:21 pm

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee took the stage during a community mayoral inaugural celebration Sunday that brought revelers and politicians alike to Jack London Square.... Read More »

Oakland mayor's race too close to call as Barbara Lee predicts 'a long week' - POLITICO

15 April 2025, 7:44 pm

OAKLAND, California — Oakland’s mayoral election was too close to call on Tuesday night, a setback for frontrunner and former Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee that underscores the profound voter ...... Read More »

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