Oakland A's co-owner Lew Wolff presented his plans for Cisco Field stadium and ballpark village development to the Fremont City Council. Watch an audio slideshow of the presentation, and the reaction from some devoted A's fans.

New location, new life for Oakland barber school that was in danger of closing its doors for good. View video.

President Bush's recently announced plans to add 21,500 U.S. troops to Iraq sparked protests around the nation. More protests are planned for Jan. 27 in Washington. See photos from the Bay Area and the rest of the country.

In the quiet hills of Castro Valley, children in crisis and rescued horses help each other heal. Watch a multimedia presentation about the SonRise Equestrian Foundation.

Jerry Brown's eight-year tenure as mayor of Oakland is defined both by major successes and unfulfilled promises. His political past, from the 1970s to the present, is captured in an audio slideshow.

The Sharks clipped Detroit's wings during the 9-4 rout in San Jose on Jan. 4.

It took more than 200 years for Congress to select a female speaker of the House. The U.S. trails behind 79 other countries when it comes to including women in legislatures. See a photo gallery of female political pioneers that came before U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi.

St. Martin de Porres school almost closed three years ago. But Sr. Barbara Dawson and parents saved the last Catholic school in West Oakland. Watch an audio slideshow about the school.

From the Golden Gate to Mount Diablo, check out some of our photographers' best work from 2006.