It’s the end of an era: Iconic Oakland dive bar Ruby Room is closing at the end of the year after 24 years of cheap drinks, moody red lighting and cigarette smoke, as first reported by Oaklandside.

Music Theater Heritage has announced the cast and creative team for A Ruby Room Christmas. Directed by Artistic Director Tim Scott, the production will run December 11-23 for thirteen performances in ...

OAKLAND, Calif. - A cherished watering hole in downtown Oakland will turn off its taps for good on New Year's Eve, capping off its more than two-decade history of serving patrons. The owners of the ...

The owners of Ethiopian restaurant Blue Nile are set to take over the beloved dive bar, the post said. Blue Nile is just down the road from the Ruby Room (the two are located at 160 14th St. and 132 ...