Mayoral debates got Oaklanders tweeting
The Oakland mayoral election is in some ways a perfect metaphor for Oakland itself — 15 different voices vying to be heard above the crowd. Indeed, getting Oakland residents on the same page is...
View ArticleTell us your DroughtFix
In light of California’s devastating drought, there have been several articles concerning who uses the most water, how agriculture will be affected and various talking heads from every environmental...
View ArticleOakland thrives at Indie Awards
The excitement of live music, the smells of good food, and collections of art filled Jack London Square’s Market Building last Friday as people gathered together to celebrate the 9th Annual Oakland...
View ArticleVictory at Lake Merritt
Last week, I wrote an article about Oakland’s Lake Merritt and the role it plays as a meeting place that’s open and attractive to everyone. In recent months, barbecuing, trash and loud music had become...
View ArticleOakland’s Art & Soul Festival draws thousands
If you were in Downtown Oakland over the past weekend, you couldn’t help but be swept up in the live music, delicious food, and celebrations of the 15th Annual Art + Soul Festival. The event brings...
View ArticleCBC talks diversity in Silicon Valley
In an effort to increase minority participation in tech, a delegation from the Congressional Black Caucus held a press conference about the CBC Tech 2020 Initiative that aims to bring together the best...
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