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March 13, 2026

Software4Nonprofits to buy Flipcause for $400,000

March 9, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

The donation platform owes $29 million to nonprofits nationwide.

Flipcause sale could determine if nonprofits repaid donations

February 25, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Nonprofits owed millions watch closely and wait as Flipcause heads to auction.

Bay Area Black Comedy Festival takes stage in Oakland

February 12, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

The festival features 60 comedians from across the country and the world.

Alameda County DA changes course on death penalty resentencing

February 10, 2026 Cal Matters

Alameda County’s appointed district attorney withdraws from resentencing review

Henry J. Kaiser Center reopens after two decades

February 5, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

The Kaiser Center for the Arts includes five performance venues, rehearsal and office spaces.

Volunteers beautify East Oakland on MLK Day

February 4, 2026 Howard Dyckoff

Volunteers planted trees and flowers in Deep East Oakland honoring King’s legacy.

California lawmakers propose bills responding to shootings by ICE agents

January 28, 2026 California Black Media

Legislators respond to recent uproar following ICE killings in Minnesota and California.

Despite Google funds, Governor plans no funding for local news

January 28, 2026 Cal Matters

A 2024 deal with Google committed $175 million over five years for struggling industry

Homicides at record lows in California cities

January 28, 2026 Cal Matters

Researchers point to many factors for less killings.

California rent control bill dies in Assembly committee

January 27, 2026 California Black Media

For the second year in a row, the state Legislature hals a rent control proposal.

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