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Janice Mirikitani: Poet laureate, ‘fierce’ activist, Glide Memorial Church co-founder dies at 80

"She spoke her truth and inspired others to accept and celebrate themselves, each other, and all our differences."

3 years ago

Convicted ‘Zebra Killer’ Jessie Lee Cooks dies in prison at 76

A 76-year-old man known as one of San Francisco's "Zebra Killers" from the 1970s died in a state prison facility…

3 years ago

Mike Gravel, political legend who read Pentagon Papers into Congressional Record, dies at 91

Former Sen. Mike Gravel has died at his home in Seaside. The announcement of his death was posted on social…

3 years ago

New El Sobrante school name honors legendary Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin

An El Sobrante middle school will be renamed in honor of Park Ranger Betty Reid Soskin after a vote by…

3 years ago

Diploma deadline approaches for veterans, Japanese Americans who missed high school due to wars

United States veterans who weren't able to finish high school due to military service are now able to receive those…

3 years ago

State launches reparations study task force on 100-year anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre

A state task force to study reparations for Black people in California will kick off Tuesday with a virtual inaugural…

3 years ago

Council considers naming new park after Thurgood Marshall, Port Chicago 50

The Concord City Council on Tuesday will discuss whether to support naming the East Bay Regional Park coming to the…

3 years ago

Council gives green light for museum at historic Martinez train depot

The Martinez City Council on Tuesday night gave the go-ahead to start the process of making the old train depot…

3 years ago

Sculptures honoring first Africans in America may soon be installed at Golden Gate Park

The city hopes to unveil a new art installation in Golden Gate Park honoring the first Africans in America in…

3 years ago

Community groups partner with Umoja Health in Saturday Oakland vaccine drive

Community groups and faith-based organizations have partnered with the organization Umoja Health Bay Area to offer free Covid-19 vaccinations in…

3 years ago

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