Top food stories of 2011
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 2 Jan at 7:43am.

Yeah, we all love food, but at Oakland Local, a lot of what we focus on in our food section are questions and news about food policy, food equity, food access.  This means we write about--okay, are sometimes obsessed with--what's happening wit local efforts to bring fresh, affordable food into a community, community gardens, local markets and

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Rockridge Out and About 2011 (photos)
Blog entry by Gene Anderson.
Last updated at Tue, 11 Oct at 9:16am.

This year's Rockridge Out and About had tons of people (and dogs!) having fun, eating local food, hearing music and just hanging out.

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USA vs. Mexico: Gold Cup brings excitement to Oakland pubs, restaurants
Article by Juan Antonio Mart....
Last updated at Fri, 24 Jun at 12:15am.

Although the 2010 FIFA World Cup may be over, international soccer fans have plenty for which to be excited.

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OUSD endures cuts during "State of Emergency" for education
Article by Barbara Grady.
Last updated at Tue, 24 May at 7:25am.

California spends $216,000 on each youth it incarcerates but only $6,000 on each child it educates.

It imprisons a larger percentage of its youth than most other states. And it spends less on education per student than just about any other state.

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Gear up for 'Lucky Charms' Bike Party Friday
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Thu, 10 Mar at 8:44am.

Has this happened to you: You're sitting outside a cafe on a Friday night, minding your own business, when hundreds of costumed people ride by on bicycles (including many bicycle costumes)?

You may have witnessed the East Bay Bike Party.

Want to join those jubilant bicyclists? This Friday is your chance.

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How high will Oakland buildings rise? Zoning dominates CED Committee meeting
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Thu, 24 Feb at 12:09am.

On Tuesday, the Oakland Community and Economic Development Committee met in City Hall.

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Safeway redevelopment proposal receives mixed reviews
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Sat, 5 Feb at 7:42am.

A revised design for the Rockridge Shopping Center at Pleasant Valley Road and Broadway received both vociferous support and criti

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Photos!! Out & About in Rockridge 2010

Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Tue, 28 Sep at 5:59am.

Local photog Jon Suzuki took a great set of shoots at Out & About in Rockridge 2010, the business district's annual street festival. The festivities took place on Sunday, September 26th from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.--enjoy the photos!

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