Article by Irene.
Last updated at Thu, 2 Feb at 5:12pm.

With more people losing their jobs and fewer people spending like they did in the past, community acupuncture has become the new frontier for the alternative health industry.

Article by Barbara Grady.
Last updated at Wed, 1 Feb at 12:21am.

The quiet young woman studying alone in a Laney College classroom one recent afternoon is, these days, the quintessential serious student.

She sought out the empty room to read and get ahead in her coursework. When asked, Jocelyn Wallace tells about her goals to complete college and enter law or politics. 

Article by Irene.
Last updated at Mon, 30 Jan at 7:44am.

Parents and foodies have been given some hope that a dramatically changed school food system can become a reality in the form of a reform feasibility study. 

Article by Juan Antonio Mart....
Last updated at Sat, 28 Jan at 5:46am.

In the past, prior to each season, the Oakland Athletics would hold an event for the fans in combination with either the team's pre-season workout or with an exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants at what is now the O.Co Coliseum.

Article by Juan Antonio Mart....
Last updated at Sat, 21 Jan at 1:20pm.

Despite having fewer sponsors and competition from other leagues, kids are still encouraged to sign-up for little league baseball in Oakland.

Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 16 Jan at 1:13pm.

Given the kind of year we've had, celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King's memory and purpose this weekend in Oakland, CA seems like a pretty good idea.  Deep in the middle of a tough economy, city budget cuts,  a disaster in Haiti, and many local folks having a tough time getting by, celebrating King's purpose and spirit--and our own understanding of his work, might be just the thing.  Oakland Local takes a look at what's happening around town and hopes that at least one of these events can rock your world enough to get you out and into the spirit of the day.

Article by howard dyckoff.
Last updated at Mon, 16 Jan at 7:44am.

The time is always right to do the right thing. ~Martin Luther King Jr.

Article by Dafina Kuficha.
Last updated at Tue, 3 Jan at 6:09am.

Though I’ve had a fabulous year, 2011 was filled with intense challenges. 

Like many others, I’m ready to make powerful, positive changes in 2012! Here are a 12 ways to enjoy your New Year: