Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in & around Oakland and the East Bay.
Andrea Ford serves as assistant agency director for Alameda County Social Services Agency.
Ready to catch up on the latest police and fire headlines from the past week? We've got you covered.
A push is underway to curb the rise in deadly violence after the Juneteenth mass shooting at Oakland's Lake Merritt.
The Strawberry Moon is the last supermoon of 2021. It will be visible in Oakland Thursday night and Friday before dawn.
Arriving officers discovered five victims of a shooting ranging in age from 21 to 36 years old.
Oakland residents are about to be treated to a total lunar eclipse and 2021’s biggest and brightest supermoon.
Mooney's incisive musings on racism and American life made him a revered figure in stand-up.
While there's a slight hint of smoke in the sky, it remains a beautiful blue with its reflection glistening on the lake.
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Meteor shower lovers, catch the Eta Aquariids in Oakland. There won’t be another until the Delta Aquariids in July.
April’s full pink moon is the first of three consecutive supermoons that will shine big and bright over Oakland.
Reginald Freeman will be the 37th fire chief and has been emergency management director in Hartford, Connecticut since 2016.
While many locals expressed hope that the case signals change, there are also many who wonder what happens next.
People who donate through the Red Cross between May 1 and 15 are eligible for an Amazon gift card.
Please bring work gloves and any garden tools you have (shears, rakes, weed whackers, hedge trimmers, shovels, etc.).
Service was reduced early this year due to city budget concerns, but the American Rescue Plan helped full fire service return.
The Lyrids peak is a perfect start to Earth Day in Oakland. Known for fireballs, the meteor shower overlaps with the Eta Aquariids.
Will the camera blink first, or the squirrel?
As National Make Lunch Count Day approaches, trips to the grocery store are getting more expensive, a new USDA report says.
Marcella Aguirre-Garcia snapped this amazing close-up of a honey bee pollinating a flower.
Acts Full Gospel church hosted its first indoor service since the pandemic began.
The auction is live! In addition to all the goodies to bid on there are buyable experiences you don't want to miss!
The Seneca Family of Agencies is this week's Jefferson Award winner.
"I also want to share that Chabot is in a very strong place to open our doors next Tuesday."
"On behalf of all Chabot employees, we are VERY excited to welcome you and your children back to our campus!"
Here's where to call if you are a victim or a witness to a hate crime.
"If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere." — Vincent Van Gogh.
The layers of color make a stunning backdrop for the palm tree and the skyline's buildings.
Mark your calendars for the Chabot Online Auction!
PTA meetings are your chance to make your voice heard. We look forward to seeing you on Zoom on March 16 at 7pm!
Here's a unique view of the San Francisco skyline.
A wintertime visit to the park.
Several armed individuals believed to be involved in the shooting fled the area, and police began a search using tactical vehicles.
The colors of sunset spread across the sky.
A lovely reflection in the lake.
The city and the team are looking toward building a ballpark and mixed-use development on Howard Terminal.
See the latest announcement from Alameda County Library.