Even though he has many relatives in Oakland, Johnny Mack remained in his obliterated neighborhood. He talks about life after
Katrina in this audio slideshow.
Read the story 'Prayers, protest mark Katrina's anniversary'.

Students from the School of Urban Missions go beyond their East Oakland college to reach out to their community.

Organizers estimated that more than 60,000 people lined the streets of central Fremont for the 15th annual parade - part of the Bay Area's largest Indo-American festival, which doubles as a salute to Indian Independence Day.

The Shoot Hoops Not Guns basketball tournament, organized by the Khadafy Foundation, was held on a recent Saturday in Oakland to honor those who have been affected by violence.

Raiders fans talk about their hopes for this season at an exhibition game between the Raiders and Arizona Cardinals on Saturday. By the way, Raiders won: 27-23.

Community members and spiritual leaders dedicated Brookdale Park as a "Park for Peace" on Saturday.

A Hayward mother takes her concerns to City Hall, after her son buys a toy gun from ice cream vendors. Watch an audio slideshow and read the story `Police warn vendors about toy gun sales'.