Laney's cosmetology students offer a look into the future of hair (VIDEO)
Article by Lauren Soldano.
Last updated at Sat, 26 May at 12:14am.

The graduating students of Laney College Cosmetology program recently offered a glimpse into the future of hair during their multimedia extravaganza event, "A-Head of Time: A Futuristic Hair Show." 

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The Lake That Isn't
Blog entry by Gene Anderson.
Last updated at Fri, 25 May at 1:43pm.

You may already know that Lake Merritt isn't a lake, but a tidal slough that various creeks and countless storm drains feed into. What you may not know is that it was originally freely connected with the estuary via a 600' wide opening, and early Oakland and nearby towns took advantage of the tidal action to use it as a sewer.

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Oakland ‘bike black’ organization launches new monthly rides, expands to other cities
Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Sat, 12 May at 6:51am.

Since launching in 2010, Red Bike and Green has been a welcome addition to Oakland’s burgeoning bicycle culture.

Beginning with monthly First Friday rides throughout Oakland, the organization has given African-American cyclists, both newbies and hardcore aficionados, a space to socialize - and see and be seen - while also supporting healthy living.

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World Courts of Women conference comes to Oakland, looks at global poverty
Article by Eric K Arnold.
Last updated at Fri, 11 May at 6:21am.

Since 1992, 38 World Courts of Women events have been held on topics like the Indian practice of dowry murder -  whereby still-living wives are burned alive at their husband’s funerals - and the 300,000 “comfort women” subjugated into sexual slavery by the Japanese during WWII.

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Find your 'Inner Peace' during Lake Merritt festival - Saturday, May 12
Blog entry by Mariah Carle.
Last updated at Wed, 9 May at 8:40am.

Several hundred people are expected to attend the free 4th annual Inner Peace Festival at the Lake Merritt Pergola (599 El Embarcadero, Oakland) on Saturday, May 12, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for cultural and arts performances, fun, all-ages activities, and a celebration of peace and community in Oakland.

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Oakland Planning Commission votes against Lakeview Dog Park proposal
Article by Lauren Soldano.
Last updated at Fri, 4 May at 7:57am.

The Lakeview Dog Park Proposal was denied Wednesday night by the Oakland City Planning Commission members in a vote of 3 against, 1 abstaining. 

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Occupy Oakland Patriarchy kicks off May Day with demonstration at Child Protective Services
Article by Lauren Soldano.
Last updated at Tue, 1 May at 11:56pm.

A dozen or so people gathered on the corner of 1st and Broadway at 8:30 this morning, preparing to walk down the street to a speak-out and demonstration at Child Protection Services (CPS).

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Lakeview Dog Park Proposal Planning Commission Hearing is May 2
Article by Lauren Soldano.
Last updated at Mon, 30 Apr at 9:48pm.

The year is 1981. 

Oakland resident Emily Rosenberg is taking her newly adopted dog for a walk through her Rockridge neighborhood. When she arrives at the small, empty park down the street, she looks up and sees a sign with big, glaring letters which read: "NO DOGS." 

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