The 22nd annual International Ocean Film Festival kicks off in SF
The 22nd International Ocean film festival will take place from April 11-13 in San Francisco, followed by an online program from April 14-22.
View ArticleDespite visa issues, Bokani Dyer brings South African jazz to US audiences
The pianist and composer performed at SFJazz in March with Tim Norton and Malachi Whitson. He spoke to KALW Music Editor Tshego Letsoalo ahead of the show.
View ArticleMELTING SPOTS: Fusion
This week, BAY MADE shares episodes of Melting Spots, a podcast from the California Migration Museum that shows how immigrants have shaped San Francisco and fed the people who live here.
View ArticleObongjayar Seduces With New Single "Sweet Danger"
The Lagos-born artist's latest album, Paradise Now, is set for release on May 30th on September Recordings.
View ArticleOakland Mayor fires chief of staff
The Oakland mayor’s chief of staff was fired yesterday following the media release of a handwritten note that contained a controversial reference about African Americans before last year’s recall...
View ArticleTrump administration revokes dozens of UC foreign student visas
The Trump administration has revoked the visas of dozens of University of California current and former students at several campuses.
View ArticleOakland’s interim mayor removes Thao holdovers
Oakland’s interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins said he was removing key staff members who served under his ousted predecessor, Sheng Thao.
View ArticleKat Crosswell coming of age novel features Jazzy protagonist
Kat Crosswell lives in Oakland. Her coming of age novel for middle grades, called, "Pieces of Eight: A Harper Family Mixtape," came out in July 2024.
View ArticleHow to stay healthy during these uncertain and stressful times
We continue our series on cancer, chronic disease, and prevention by hearing from two lifestyle medicine doctors about staying healthy during these uncertain times.
View ArticleMELTING SPOTS: Authenticity
This week, BAY MADE shares episodes of Melting Spots, a podcast from the California Migration Museum that shows how immigrants have shaped San Francisco and fed the people who live here.
View ArticleState Farm rate hike hearing begins
A hearing was held in Oakland earlier today to determine whether or not State Farm General can implement an “emergency rate hike” on customers.
View ArticleSF’s Fillmore Jazz Festival saved by billionaire sponsor
San Francisco’s Fillmore Jazz Festival will go on in July as planned, following an 11th hour donation by a wealthy local sponsor.
View ArticleOakland farm empowers youth to envision a limitless future
Oakland resident Kelly Carlisle was concerned about the health and wellbeing of youth in the city. She started a farm as a catalyst for change.
View ArticleFraudulent college students scamming millions in state and federal funds
Fraudulent college student applications are increasing. That’s according to recent state reports. And some college administrators say they’re worried cuts to the U.S. Department of Education could...
View ArticleTram Fest!
A group trying to save Kolkatas historic trams makes a case that the old streetcars actually benefit the mangroves of the Sundarbans.
View ArticlePart IV: Legal System Under Threat
A troubling phenomenon has been occurring across the United States: lawyers and law firms are getting targeted solely for handling issues with which the administration of President Donald Trump...
View ArticleFuture of OUSD superintendent in doubt
The tenure of longtime Oakland Unified School District Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell could be coming to a close.
View ArticleSan Francisco fines Chinatown SRO owners for housing violations
San Francisco’s ongoing crackdown against the owners of single room occupancy, or SRO, properties produced some results this week.
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