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Social justice
fromMission Local
4 hours ago

Sunset residents wanted a nonprofit out. Decades later, it proved itself to them.

Sunset Youth Services evolved from community skepticism to a major youth service provider, focusing on building relationships and improving opportunities for at-risk youth.
#comedy
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland's Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

TownBiz Comedy Night features a showcase of comedians at Mesa Maguey, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland's Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

TownBiz Comedy Night features a showcase of comedians at Mesa Maguey, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland's Free "Town Biz" Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)

TownBiz Comedy Night features a showcase of comedians at Mesa Maguey, an upscale Oaxacan restaurant in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Humor
fromFuncheap
11 hours ago

"Mortified Live" Embarrassing Teen Diary Storytelling (Berkeley)

Mortified is a live comedy show featuring adults sharing their embarrassing teen diaries, selling out shows for nearly 15 years.
#michael-jackson
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)

Monthly event celebrates the music of Michael Jackson and Prince with dance competitions at Madrone Art Bar.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)

Celebrate the music of Michael Jackson and Prince every first Saturday at Madrone Art Bar with dance competitions and DJ sets.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)

Monthly event celebrates the music of Michael Jackson and Prince with dance competitions at Madrone Art Bar.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 hour ago

SF's Prince vs. Michael Jackson DJ Party (NoPa)

Celebrate the music of Michael Jackson and Prince every first Saturday at Madrone Art Bar with dance competitions and DJ sets.
fromKqed
20 minutes ago

Beloved East Bay Dancer Needs Heart Transplant After Collapse

Gilliam's mother, Tuseda Graggs-Borden, believes her son's life was saved by a nurse who performed CPR when she saw his friends in panic. The nurse's identity remains unknown.
Fundraising
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 hours ago

Mission Local is expanding, adding new neighborhood coverage

Mission Local expands coverage with dedicated neighborhood pages for five areas in San Francisco, enhancing local news accessibility and community engagement.
#lil-nas-x
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Lil Nas X granted a mental health diversion in latest step toward dismissal of police battery case

Lil Nas X will enter a two-year mental health diversion program to potentially resolve his felony battery case.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Lil Nas X granted a mental health diversion in latest step toward dismissal of police battery case

Lil Nas X will enter a two-year mental health diversion program to potentially resolve his felony battery case.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
13 hours ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
NYC music
from48 hills
9 hours ago

What's up at the Black Cat? Great jazz, for one - 48 hills

The Black Cat Jazz Supper Club revives the rich jazz history of the Tenderloin neighborhood, showcasing performances in a modern yet inviting setting.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
16 hours ago

Affordable teacher housing is scarce. This group is trying an innovative solution in Oakland

Rooted program provides affordable housing for educators in Oakland, alleviating financial stress and promoting community investment.
Graphic design
from48 hills
3 days ago

Brian McDonald's waggish works key into an overstimulated world - 48 hills

Brian McDonald is a San Francisco collage artist known for his layered typography and themes of consumerism and absurdity.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Man Holding MAHA Together

Tony Lyons believes that Republicans can secure the midterm elections by embracing the Make America Healthy Again movement, particularly its popular initiatives like banning soda from SNAP benefits.
Right-wing politics
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
1 day ago

Mayor Mamdani to share Easter Dinner with formerly homeless veterans in the Bronx

Mayor Zohran Mamdani will share Easter dinner with homeless veterans in the Bronx, emphasizing support for their needs.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is a monthly street festival celebrating art, culture, and community in Oakland.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Eminem's 8 Mile helped me survive abuse and opened my eyes to a world outside of orthodox Judaism

Exposure to cinema and Eminem's music provided an escape and connection during a challenging and isolated period of life.
Portland
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Prescott Circus Showcase: Free Youth Circus Performance (Oakland)

The Prescott Circus Theatre showcases the extraordinary talents of Oakland youth in a spring performance featuring various circus acts.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

Bay Area man bringing positivity to 'bike life'; hundreds of people expected at rideout in Hayward

A community effort in Hayward aims to promote peaceful biking among youth amidst recent negative incidents involving cyclists.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYC hoopers try to impress Tracy McGrady and Jadakiss for spot in revamped OBL | amNewYork

Tracy McGrady is rebooting the Ones Basketball League, a one-on-one basketball competition featuring teams from various cities.
#san-francisco
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
6 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
Pets
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Rapper jailed after XL bully kills mother-in-law

A man was sentenced to over 10 years for his dog fatally attacking his mother-in-law due to negligence in handling the animal.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Loved ones give update on search for missing Bay Area coffeeshop owner

Amy Hillyard, a Bay Area coffeeshop owner, has been missing since March 25, prompting extensive search efforts by family, friends, and law enforcement.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

Friends Who Bought Dirt Alley' Are Looking For 1,280 People to Help Transform It Into Public Art

A public art project will transform a barren alley in San Francisco's Sunset District into a 1,280-piece art quilt.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Cardi B helps launch Mayor Mamdani's 2-K jingle contest, with one big rule: no AI | amNewYork

Cardi B will help judge NYC's 2-K jingle competition to promote free child care for two-year-olds, with applications opening June 2.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

ICE choked teen & called him gay for crying, out Rep. Robert Garcia hears in emotional testimony - LGBTQ Nation

U.S. citizens, including children, face increasing violence and abuse from immigration enforcement agents under the Trump administration's policies.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 days ago

Cascades of Freedom flow at San Francisco' Martin Luther King Jr. memorial

Yerba Buena Gardens features a significant monument to Martin Luther King Jr., promoting justice, peace, and reflection.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 days ago

Three albums in exchange for getting out of jail: 2Pac's last months before his murder 30 years ago

Tupac Shakur was released from prison on October 12, 1995, after Death Row Records paid his bail of nearly one and a half million dollars, allowing him to record three albums.
Music production
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Oakland library commission takes first step in renaming Cesar E. Chavez Branch

Lawmakers are considering renaming locations named after César Chávez following serious sexual assault allegations against him.
#open-mic
fromFuncheap
3 days ago
SF music

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
fromFuncheap
3 days ago
SF music

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years, welcoming all forms of expression every Thursday from 9pm to 12am.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years of artistic expression takes place every Thursday from 9pm to 12am at 16th & Mission BART.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event has been celebrating diverse expressions in San Francisco for 19 years, welcoming all forms of art every Thursday night.
SF music
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years, welcoming all forms of expression every Thursday from 9pm to 12am.
Mission District
from48 hills
4 days ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
fromAllHipHop
4 days ago

Action Bronson Teaches NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Albanian Blessing

Mamdani opened up about his journey from immigrant child to becoming the city's 112th mayor, calling it a dream realized. Born in Uganda in 1991 and arriving in New York at age 7, he's now the youngest person to hold the office in over a century and the city's first Muslim and African-born mayor.
New York City
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

From Brooklyn to the stage: Timi Dre brings a global sound to SOB's | amNewYork

Timi Dre blends Afrobeats, Konpa, and R&B, creating a unique sound reflective of New York's cultural diversity and energy.
Education
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

We're working with Oakland students to deepen our schools coverage

Oaklandside launched a student reporting fellowship mentoring 12 Oakland high schoolers to explore and report on issues affecting their schools and community.
New York City
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Zohran Mamdani's Pick to Help "Fundamentally Change" the Way New Yorkers Relate to City Government

Tascha Van Auken aims to transform New Yorkers' relationship with city government through the Mayor's Office of Mass Engagement.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Thousands turn out for Oakland No Kings march

Thousands protested across the U.S. against authoritarianism, with Oakland's No Kings march being one of the largest events, attracting 20,000 participants.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Will Matt Mahan's solutions to homelessness work for California? - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's homelessness strategies may succeed or fail if applied statewide, depending on local collaboration and resources.
LA food
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Sharing the Stories of Black Altadena's Recovery and Resilience | KQED

Radio host James Farr amplifies voices of Altadena's Black fire survivors through ongoing community journalism, documenting their journey from disaster response through displacement and rebuilding decisions.
Mission District
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Remembering Marcia Poole, Berkeley artist and a voice for the voiceless

Marcia Poole, a compassionate Buddhist nun and artist, passed away at 83, leaving a legacy of service, creativity, and reverence for life.
#political-activism
Berlin music
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

We Are the Power

Activist musicians Emma's Revolution perform with choreographer Laura Zweig's dance troupe on March 20-21, featuring songs about peace, resistance, ICE, climate change, and hope.
Berlin music
fromFuncheap
4 weeks ago

We Are the Power

Activist musicians Emma's Revolution perform with choreographer Laura Zweig's dance troupe on March 20-21, featuring songs about peace, resistance, ICE, climate change, and hope.
Music production
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

New York hip-hop experimentalist Elucid: I like the harmony of the city. Everybody's got a little solo'

Elucid experiences the Dream House installation's meditative drone composition, which triggers his creative process through sensory immersion and unconscious sound-to-word associations.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

This week in Oakland: 'Visible Labor: The East Bay at Work' photo exhibit, and Friday Nights at OMCA

Spring brings back popular events in Oakland, including First Fridays, Art Murmur, and the Khmer New Year Festival.
Arts
fromwww.7x7.com
1 month ago

Spring Arts 2026: Black Panther Artist Emory Douglas, 'Macbeth' Reimagined, Ravi Shankar + More

Bay Area cultural venues showcase diverse programming including Hong Kong cartoonist Justin Wong's U.S. debut, Monet's Venice paintings, and Shakespearean theatrical adaptations.
SF music
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

The 'Jesus of Cool' returns to rock San Francisco

Nick Lowe has a long-standing affection for San Francisco, performing there since the late 1970s and cherishing his memories of the city.
SF music
fromKqed
5 days ago

Inside Program Audio, the Viral DJ Collective Streaming on Haight Street | KQED

Underground DJs create Program Audio, a record label and zine, to support immigrant rights through music and community engagement.
SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Long after leaving Oakland, the A's are still fighting a West Oakland metal shredder alongside environmentalists

The Oakland A's continue legal action against Radius metal-shredding plant and oppose California legislation despite leaving Oakland and relocating to Las Vegas.
Music
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Hip hop faces its midlife crisis

Hip hop's cultural dominance has sharply declined, losing 24% sales share and 19% streaming share since 2023, with few emerging artists capable of sustaining mainstream relevance after Kendrick Lamar's 2024 peak.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Vallejo man convicted of voluntary manslaughter of East Contra Costa underground rapper

Jesus Soto was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, not murder, for killing Richard Morello Jr. in August 2025, with the jury finding he acted in heat of passion or imperfect self-defense after being beaten.
#black-joy-parade
New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

Mamdani's utopian Bronx building: Truth or fiction?

Mayor Mamdani's narrative about 1520 Sedgwick Avenue as a housing affordability success story contains significant inaccuracies regarding tenant control and landlord intentions.
East Bay food
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Walking Bruce Lee's Oakland with Jeff Chang

Bruce Lee's year in Oakland during 1964 was foundational to developing his revolutionary fighting style and launching his path to global stardom.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Photos: Hundreds attend ICE out protests at Oakland's Lake Merritt and in San Jose

Over 800 people rallied at Lake Merritt in the Free America Walkout to protest ICE raids, National Guard deployments, and threats to transgender rights.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: MC Hammer Jumps Aboard Honorary Black History Month Cable Car

View this post on Instagram A post shared by SFMTA (@sfmta_muni) San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie only stepped in to help with negotiations during the teachers' strike a week and a half ago, even though they officially began negotiating a new contract almost a year ago, and an impasse was declared in October, leading to a practice strike in November. [Mission Local]
SF politics
#high-school-sports
Food & drink
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Field Notes: Suitcases for Foster Youth, an East Bay Roundhouse, and a Teen Artist in 70s-Era Berkeley

Local establishments and community projects transform congestion and small lots into affordable social hubs, urban gardens, and restored habitats serving diverse neighbors and visitors.
SF music
fromKqed
1 month ago

Bay Area Musicians Unite on a New Album for Palestinian Aid | KQED

Musicians use traditional and fusion music to advocate for Palestinian liberation, immigrant rights, and solidarity across Bay Area communities through the Artists Against Apartheid project.
fromHigh Country News
1 month ago

How community organizers are amplifying Oregon's Black music history - High Country News

When Norman Sylvester was 12, long before he garnered the nickname "The Boogie Cat" or shared a stage with B.B. King, he boarded a train in Louisiana and headed west, toward the distant city of Portland, Oregon. He'd lived all his life in the rural South, eating wild muscadine grapes from his family's farm, fishing in the bayou and churning butter at the kitchen table to the tune of his grandmother's gospel singing.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Hayward: Rapper sentenced to four years for robbery over rejected sexual advances

Kwame Walker, 25, pleaded no contest to second degree robbery and was sentenced on Jan. 6, court records show. He was transferred to state prison a month later, and was given 115 days worth of credit for time spent in jail, court records show. Walker is a local rapper who uses the stage name Kwame Kayda and is also the CEO of an entertainment company known as Cold Hearted Entertainment, according to authorities.
California
#yoshis
#bay-area-hip-hop
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF music

Too Short's 'Blow the Whistle' Is 20 Years Old - and Keeps Going On and On | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
SF music

Too Short's 'Blow the Whistle' Is 20 Years Old - and Keeps Going On and On | KQED

Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Oakland hosts a weekly People of Color comedy night showcasing Bay Area comedians with ties to Cobb's, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Rapper Philip Bank$ on Hyphy kids, cops, and growing up Black in Oakland

Oakland rapper Philip Bank$ channels deep local knowledge and community collaboration into his debut solo album East Bay Times, rooted in Oakland history and activism.
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Slain trumpeter united East Bay's music-loving community, friends say

Anthony Anderson organized and led improvised East Bay jam sessions, uniting musicians and promoting careers while performing funk, jazz, R&B and soul.
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