Lead contamination in Oakland schools reaches from those in deep East Oakland to the Oakland hills.

Concord’s Epidemic Ale’s Oktoberfest has all the normal activities: collectible steins, German-style ales, pretzels, brats … ...

The controversial parking meters at Lake Merritt that replaced free time-limited parking and forced people to pay on weekends ...

Some voting centers begin opening 11 days before Nov. 5, or Oct. 26. They’re open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lots more voting ...