About 20 years ago, Joey Santore went from illegally riding freight trains across the country to working as a “train... more

“Contrary to popular belief, most Native American people in the United States live in urban areas and not reservations.” Those... more

Many communities in the East Bay’s flatlands are built in areas that were either wetlands or completely underwater less than... more

Although Oakland has one of the highest concentrations of lesbians in the country, the history—and impact—of this community is relatively... more

Idora Park was much more than just the largest amusement park that ever existed in Oakland. Developed by real estate... more

Before the 1960s, coffee was a faceless commodity: hot brown beanwater with caffeine. Alfred Peet began a revolution in America’s... more

The 16th Street Station was built in 1912 to serve as the western depot for Southern Pacific’s transcontinental railroad. For... more

In 1949, a group of pacifists launched America’s first listener-supported radio station. Despite government repression, infighting, and countless financial crises,... more

With the weather warming up, now is the perfect time for a deep dive into Lake Merritt (not literally!). First,... more

There’s a small stretch of Oakland’s shoreline unlike any place else. Nestled between the restaurants of Jack London Square and... more