May 26 marks the opening of the WWII Home Front National Park Visitor's Center. In a conversation about the park's new visitor center, one local heroine mused on how much has changed since for women, African-Americans and all Americans since she first moved to Oakland as a child. 

By CB Smith-Dahl, Last updated Sun, 20 May at 6:51am.

From the Oakland Local Editorial Team

Spring is in full swing and the weather is nice, too - need something to do this weekend?

Then check out these stories on events scheduled for Saturday, from morning to night, and for young, old and those in between.

By Susan Mernit, Last updated Sat, 19 May at 4:47am.