WATCH: Trailer for HBO film on Oakland's MLK Oratorical Fest by Chuck Barney

Moving images of children speaking out about issues they care about

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 8:48pm on January 20, 2020☆⚑

New HBO film celebrates Oakland's MLK Oratorical Fest by Chuck Barney

Mahershala Ali executive produces documentary about long-running Oakland event

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 3:25pm on January 15, 2020☆⚑

'Beach Blanket Babylon': A San Francisco treasure nears the end by Chuck Barney

Legendary cheeky musical revue "Beach Blanket Babylon" tearfully prepares to close on New Year's Eve after 45 years as a San Francisco institution.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 9:00am on December 22, 2019☆⚑

Bah humbug! Who are the top screen Scrooges of all-time? by Chuck Barney

Guy Pearce takes on the iconic role in FX's new take on 'A Christmas Carol'

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 12:36pm on December 16, 2019☆⚑

Bay Area Legoland holding contest to find 'Master Model Builder' by Chuck Barney

Legoland facility in Milpitas will judge candidates for a Master Model Builder at a two-day Brick Factor competition.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 3:06pm on December 9, 2019☆⚑

'Dancing with the Stars' announces longest live tour ever by Chuck Barney

Just one Bay Area stop is on the new tour schedule

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 3:16pm on September 23, 2019☆⚑

'America's Got Talent': And the Season 14 winner is … by Chuck Barney

Collectively, this group of finalists might have been the show's best -- and most inspirational

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 10:01pm on September 18, 2019☆⚑

San Jose actress Tiffany Chu shines in 'Ms. Purple' by Chuck Barney

Independence High School grad getting noticed in film about an immigrant family

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 9:59am on September 18, 2019☆⚑

'So You Think You Can Dance': The Season 16 winner is … by Chuck Barney

Live postseason tour includes three Bay Area stops

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 1:32pm on September 17, 2019☆⚑

Oakland author Tommy Orange earns American Book Award by Chuck Barney

Debut novel 'There There' -- set in Oakland -- has won raves and critical honors

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 2:16pm on August 20, 2019☆⚑

Fox's 'Grease' project casts Sandy and Rizzo by Chuck Barney

PASADENAThey're the ones that Fox wants.The network on Saturday announced that it has found its Sandy and Rizzo for next year's live production of "Grease.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 2:38pm on January 17, 2015☆⚑

'Empire' gets an early renewal from Fox by Chuck Barney

PASADENACount on seeing more soapy hip-hop drama from Fox.The network on Saturday announced that it has renewed the freshman series "Empire" after only two episodes.

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 1:53pm on January 17, 2015☆⚑

'The Nightly Show' pushes Larry Wilmore into the spotlight by Chuck Barney

'Justified' launches final season; Rain Wilson returns in 'Backstrom

SOURCE: San Jose Mercury News at 7:46pm on January 16, 2015☆⚑