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. 

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.

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

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.