Boudoir Photography: OL welcomes new advertiser with a special Valentine's Day offer

Tymeesa Rutledge Tue, 20 Mar at 12:00pm

This could be you - Valentine's Day photos by Mariah Carle

Today we’re welcoming one of our newest Oakland Local advertisers, Boudoir Photography.

One year anniversary, 100 Episodes of Good News In Oakland Christmas Party--TONIGHT

Tymeesa Rutledge Sat, 18 Dec at 2:50pm

Media outlet Good News in Oakland is hosting its first anniversary fundraiser party and 100th episode at 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Z Cafe, 2735 Broadway. The host of the event will be the C.E.O. and founder of Good News in Oakland Sean Kennedy.

Style T: Men's Fashion-Are sneakers over? (Community voices)

Tymeesa Rutledge Mon, 15 Nov at 6:43am

 

Rapper Big Sean, seen with pair of Kanye West's shoe Air Yeezy

I have noticed that I see less sneakers worn by men in the Bay Area. Of course, there is the occasional pair of Jordans, but not like a few years ago. So I've come to the conclusion that this winter season is all about shoes for men: Desert Clark boot,Timberlands, Vans, Toms, Sperry Topsiders and Generic Surplus. The classic sneaker (Nike) is falling into the same category as the "Hyphy movement" that the Bay once loved.

Video Views: Mistah Fab sides to savor

Tymeesa Rutledge Mon, 6 Sep at 7:56am

FAB with his daughter, Fresh Fest, Aug. 14, photo by Steve Rhodes, http://www.flickr.com/photos/ari/3876691575/

More from Mistah Fab--see exclusive interview here:

And good music right here!

Street Style at Fresh Fest 2010

Tymeesa Rutledge Wed, 18 Aug at 7:53am

Anika- Founder/Director of Smash Box Contemporary

When, I saw her ensemble. I knew I had to take a picture. Her multi-colored tank paired with a skinny pant was a great idea. Her orange tie up sandals were perfect for the grass at Mosswood Park. The choice of gold- dangly earrings and owl inspired necklace worked very well. Anika  is the Founder/ Director of SmashBox Contemporary. For more style at Frest Fest 2010 read on….

Oakland Local to be Official Media Sponsor of FreshFest 2010

Tymeesa Rutledge Mon, 2 Aug at 12:22pm

August 14 come on out!

Oakland Local and Grind For the Green are proud to announce that OL will be the official media sponsor for FreshFest 2010, a “green festival for the people” happening August 14 at Oakland’s Mosswood Park.

Local Causes, Fundraisers: Where you can give back

Tymeesa Rutledge Fri, 23 Jul at 7:58am

The city of Oakland is brewing with a diverse mix of fundraising events, organizations and causes and Oakland Local wants to make sure you know about them.

Dig the photos from SF Carnaval--with Oakland's Theo Aytchan, Artistic Director of King and Queen

Tymeesa Rutledge Sat, 5 Jun at 12:11pm

Carnavale! Photos from the SF event. Photos by Emilie Raguso.

Carnaval! California's largest Annual Multi-Cultural celebration took place this Memorial Day weekend in San Francisco on Harrison between 16th and 23rd streets from 10am to 6pm.

Oakland Indie Awards Celebrates Community, Local Economy

Tymeesa Rutledge Mon, 17 May at 3:17pm

Joyce Gordon accepts an Indie Award for the Joyce Gordon Gallery, photo by Paula Wirth, http://www.flickr.com/photos/inkvision/4

Building community while creating a sense of belonging among all Oaklanders is important in this day and age. The Oakland Indie Awards model is doing just that: creating a way for the local residents to nominate local small businesses and celebrate them.

Come hear Goapele at New Parish this Thursday and Friday ... all ages show first night!

Tymeesa Rutledge Wed, 12 May at 5:08pm

Goapele at the Oakland Museum, by protographer23, http://www.flickr.com/photos/protographer23/3800917135/

Goapele will be performing old classics and some of her newest music for an all ages family crowd at the New Parish in Oakland, located on 579 18th St. at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 13.