Oakland Local Blog Posts

Oakland, city of dreams.  If you doubted it, take a look at the new song and video from Hayward's Supreme Sketch, which exhibits all the dreamy, magical longing of a Langston Hughes in  NY.  Or a Jack Kerouac on the road.

Susan Mernit Wed, 1 Sep at 12:58pm

Bang!  Bang!  Bang!  Ever so simply several million African-American males fall victim to epistemological violence.

Corey Olds Wed, 1 Sep at 10:37am

Story by Jill ReplogleMembers of Diego’s Power Alley Gym, at the corner of Foothill Blvd. and Seminary Ave., already made the choice for a healthier life. Now the whole community has a vision of strength and health, brightening the neighborhood outside the gym.

Community Rejuven... Wed, 1 Sep at 9:57am

Okay, we admit it. The last batch of Raider photos we put up weren't all that great.

Susan Mernit Tue, 31 Aug at 9:55pm

AC Transit’s announcement of its decision to outsource its call center to New England brings up the same question for Oakland.  Oakland is forbidden by its charter from outsourcing anything except certain professional type services and big construction projects.

Len Raphael Tue, 31 Aug at 7:37pm

Local videographer and long-time resident Nenna Joiner is working to open a sex-positive, woman-friendly sex shop in downtown Oakland, called

Susan Mernit Tue, 31 Aug at 7:55am

BIKE STOCK FESTIVAL bikes & bands

ONE FAM Tue, 31 Aug at 7:29am

On a warm breezy Saturday morning on August 28, 2010, the 47th anniversary of Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech, a small group of East Oaklanders gathered at the Eastmont Branch Library to celebrate one step forward in their dreams.

Our Oakland - Eas... Mon, 30 Aug at 1:57pm

This past weekend's very successful Eat Real Festival was a fun time as well as a showcase of healthy and sustainable trends in the food industry. Just a few blocks North, the Chinatown Streetfest celebrated Asian cultures with dancing, crafts, and, of course, great food.

Rebecca Kaplan Mon, 30 Aug at 11:19am