The Diocese, which oversees Catholic churches and institutions in Alameda and Contra Costa counties, faces hundreds of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse by clergy.
Category: Oakland
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Posted inArts & Community
Photos, old and new, show Oakland then and now
A lot has changed since 1852. Compare images of Oakland landmarks from the 19th and 20th centuries to today.
Posted inArts & Community
Now an underground rave venue, Oakland’s abandoned Greyhound station was once ‘magnificent’
While partygoers dance under its octagonal dome, the hedge fund that owns the once-prized property is silent about its future.
Posted inHealth & Environment
Expect two more weeks of heavy rain in Oakland, say atmospheric scientists
Climate and weather experts explain the “bomb cyclone’s” behavior, its link to global warming, and how all this rain relates to the ongoing drought.
Posted inNosh Features
Iconic Oakland hot dog shop at the heart of new art exhibit
Malcolm Ryder’s photo show, “Thirteen Ways of Looking at Kasper’s,” illuminates the significance of the longstanding restaurant space.
Posted inRoad Safety
Bancroft Avenue in East Oakland could get a bike and pedestrian greenway
Oakland seeks millions in state funds for new paths and protective boulders on one of our most dangerous streets.
Posted inRoad Safety
The big transportation and road safety stories in Oakland this year
2021 saw massive federal infrastructure bills passed along with new state laws that could help Oakland make its streets safer.
