The Oaklandside

Tour stunning native plant gardens in East Bay backyards

The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour gives Bay Area residents a chance to see hidden landscapes in Oakland, Berkeley and beyond on May 2 and 3.

This week in Oakland: BANDALOOP’S 35th anniversary gala and the Betti Ono Foundation’s 15th anniversary documentary screening

Other events include a 10-block mural tour in downtown, an astronomy lesson at First Fridays, and tickets go on...

It’s official: The ‘Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport’ name stays

Port of Oakland and San Francisco leaders agreed to settle a bitter lawsuit over OAK's name change.

Shake Shack sizzles into downtown Berkeley; plus new bars now pouring in Oakland and Albany

A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond.

What Oakland voters should know about the June 2 primary election

California governor, congressional seats, key local races like district attorney, and several Oakland measures are on the ballot.