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The Latest Breaking News from Oakland

10 Photos of Alysa Liu's Rumoured Boyfriend, Singer Glaive as They're Spotted Together in Oakland and Exchange Flirty IG Messages

Explore the rumored relationship between Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu and musician Glaive, including their public appearances and social media interactions.

International Business Times UK · Mar 3

"I was on my own, out in one of the gnarliest neighbourhoods. You’re scared, thinking, 'How do I get out of here?'" How a song about living in a rat-infested squat helped turn Green Day into one of the world's biggest bands

While West Oakland in the late 80s sounded like a sketchy place to live, it inspired a pop punk classic

Louder · Feb 7

‘We can all relate to a birthday’: the traveling US art exhibit that honors victims of police violence

The exhibit marks what would have been the 40th birthday of Oscar Grant whose death inspired the film Fruitvale Station

The Guardian - US · Feb 4

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California Warning: 3 New Traffic Laws That Could Cost Commuters $500

California commuters are used to heavy traffic, but they might not be ready for the new heavy fines landing in 2026. The state has rolled out a series of traffic laws that fundamentally change how the roads are policed. These aren’t just minor adjustments to the vehicle code. They are…

Budget and the Bees · Jan 21

Inside the AI police tech firm whose data is being fed to ICE

IN FOCUS: Cities across the nation are cutting ties with the Atlanta-based police tech firm after revelations that Donald Trump’s deportation squads have repeatedly gained access to its data. Io Dodds reports

The Independent UK · Jan 18

Elon Musk gets his day in court over OpenAI's for-profit restructure and "ill-gotten gains" — here’s what’s at stake

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, recentlyruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI over its for-profit evolution will proceed to a jury trial scheduled for March 2026.

Windows Central · Jan 8

“Stranger Things is a phenomenon, right? But it’s ending. I hope I reach the point where, when the time comes, we step away gracefully”: Robb Flynn wants Machine Head’s retirement to be like a hit Netflix finale

The Oakland thrashers aren’t bowing out yet, but when they do, their frontman wants it to put a bold exclamation point on their career

Metal Hammer · Dec 8, 2025

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‘I used to call him on Father’s Day’: Oakland shattered by football coach’s killing

In a city where football is more than a sport, the gun death of John Beam has provoked an outpouring of emotion

The Guardian - US · Nov 23, 2025

Oakland's new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away

Barbara Lee has been Oakland’s mayor for half a year

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025

ICE Targets Oakland Man Dropping off Elementary School Student, Leading to a Car Crash

Oakland officials reported that an alleged ICE operation resulted in a car crash after agents targeted a man dropping off an elementary school student.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2025

Influencer's Oakland Burger Lie Goes Viral: Restaurant's Camera Receipts Tell Very Different Story

An Oakland influencer's viral lie about a dirty burger joint backfires when the restaurant releases security footage disproving her claims of filth and harassment.

International Business Times UK · Nov 18, 2025

Man charged with murder of Oakland football coach ordered to stay in jail without bail

Cedric Irving Jr charged over death of ‘legend’ John Beam, who was shot and killed on Laney College campus last week

The Guardian - US · Nov 18, 2025

Man charged with murder in shooting of football coach and ‘Last Chance U’ star

The 27-year-old is being held without bail and set to be arraigned on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Suspect arrested in shooting death of beloved Oakland football coach

Cedric Irving Jr, 27, is alumnus of high school where John Beam taught before gaining fame on Netflix’s Last Change U

The Guardian - US · Nov 15, 2025

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International Business Times UK · Nov 14, 2025

Who Shot John Beam of 'Last Chance U'? Suspect Used to Play Oakland's Skyline High School

John Beam, 'Last Chance U' coach, was shot dead in Oakland; suspect once played at Skyline High School.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 14, 2025

John Beam, ‘Last Chance U’ Coach at Laney College, Dies After Shooting

He was a community fixture in Oakland.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Netflix star and football coach John Beam dies a day after shooting on college campus

A 27-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in Oakland

International Business Times UK · Nov 14, 2025

Who Is John Beam? 'Last Chance U' Coach Shot on Oakland Campus — 10 Photos of the Beloved Mentor

John Beam, the widely respected Laney College athletic director and former head football coach featured in Netflix's 'Last Chance U', was shot at the Oakland campus on Thursday.

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International Business Times UK · Nov 14, 2025

From Netflix Spotlight to Hospital Bed: 'Last Chance U' Coach John Beam Shot on Oakland Campus

Laney College football icon and former Netflix 'Last Chance U' coach John Beam was critically injured in a campus shooting in Oakland, prompting lockdowns, community outrage and an ongoing police search for the gunman.

Kiplinger · Nov 14, 2025

10 Cities Where Grocery Prices Are Highest in 2026

Residents in these 10 cities pay up to 36% more than the rest of the country to keep food on the table.

The Guardian - US · Nov 14, 2025

Coach featured in Netflix’s Last Chance U dies after Oakland campus shooting

Mayor Barbara Lee calls John Beam ‘a man who dedicated himself to building up the young people of this city’

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Athletics staff member shot at Oakland junior college in the city's second school shooting in 2 days

A senior member of the athletics staff at a community college in Oakland has been shot on campus

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025

Thieves raid California museum days before infamous Louvre heist in Paris

Police in California are investigating the theft of over 1,000 items from the Oakland Museum of California

The Guardian - US · Oct 30, 2025

Thieves steal more than 1,000 items from Oakland museum in ‘brazen’ heist

Artifacts such as Native American baskets, ivory carvings and daguerreotypes taken in early morning burglary

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Coast guard security shoot at U-Haul truck after masked driver tries to back into California base

Incident involving security personnel at Oakland base took place after day of anti-ICE protests

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The Latest Breaking News from Oakland

10 Photos of Alysa Liu's Rumoured Boyfriend, Singer Glaive as They're Spotted Together in Oakland and Exchange Flirty IG Messages

"I was on my own, out in one of the gnarliest neighbourhoods. You’re scared, thinking, 'How do I get out of here?'" How a song about living in a rat-infested squat helped turn Green Day into one of the world's biggest bands

‘We can all relate to a birthday’: the traveling US art exhibit that honors victims of police violence

California Warning: 3 New Traffic Laws That Could Cost Commuters $500

Inside the AI police tech firm whose data is being fed to ICE

Elon Musk gets his day in court over OpenAI's for-profit restructure and "ill-gotten gains" — here’s what’s at stake

“Stranger Things is a phenomenon, right? But it’s ending. I hope I reach the point where, when the time comes, we step away gracefully”: Robb Flynn wants Machine Head’s retirement to be like a hit Netflix finale

‘I used to call him on Father’s Day’: Oakland shattered by football coach’s killing

Oakland's new mayor Barbara Lee fights high crime and tells federal law enforcement to stay away

ICE Targets Oakland Man Dropping off Elementary School Student, Leading to a Car Crash

Influencer's Oakland Burger Lie Goes Viral: Restaurant's Camera Receipts Tell Very Different Story

Man charged with murder of Oakland football coach ordered to stay in jail without bail

Man charged with murder in shooting of football coach and ‘Last Chance U’ star

Suspect arrested in shooting death of beloved Oakland football coach

Who Shot John Beam of 'Last Chance U'? Suspect Used to Play Oakland's Skyline High School

John Beam, ‘Last Chance U’ Coach at Laney College, Dies After Shooting

Netflix star and football coach John Beam dies a day after shooting on college campus

Who Is John Beam? 'Last Chance U' Coach Shot on Oakland Campus — 10 Photos of the Beloved Mentor

From Netflix Spotlight to Hospital Bed: 'Last Chance U' Coach John Beam Shot on Oakland Campus

10 Cities Where Grocery Prices Are Highest in 2026

Coach featured in Netflix’s Last Chance U dies after Oakland campus shooting

Athletics staff member shot at Oakland junior college in the city's second school shooting in 2 days

Thieves raid California museum days before infamous Louvre heist in Paris

Thieves steal more than 1,000 items from Oakland museum in ‘brazen’ heist

Coast guard security shoot at U-Haul truck after masked driver tries to back into California base

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