Oakland's Santa Fe faces last days as school closures loom
Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Fri, 16 Dec at 7:57am.

In many ways, these are strange days for the students at Oakland's Santa Fe Elementary School where they are spending their last year before the school closes in 2012.

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Photo Essay: 'Love Letter to North Oakland'
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Tue, 13 Dec at 8:44am.

Do you have those days when everything around you seems charged with some extra meaning - or additional beauty - that makes your heart stop for a second? 

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Phat Beets holds wild fermentation workshop this Saturday - Sept. 11
Article by Jess Watson.
Last updated at Thu, 9 Sep at 6:55am.

This Saturday, Phat Beets Farmer's Market offers the next installment of its Food n' Justice Workshop Series with Wild Fermentation from noon to 2 p.m.

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September 4: Phat Beets Urban Beekeeping Workshop - How sweet it is
Article by Jess Watson.
Last updated at Sat, 4 Sep at 10:11am.

The Phat Beets Saturday Farmer's Market will be holding a series of Food n' Justice workshops through October, including this week's Beekeeping in the Market with urban bee expert and Queen of Sheba Farms (Beehealthyhoneyshop.com) owner, Khaled Almaghafi. 

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Small Farmers of Color, Social Entrepreneurship, and Free Community Based Workshops July 3rd at North Oakland Pediatrics
Article by Oakland Food Poli....
Last updated at Fri, 25 Jun at 11:18am.

 Starting Saturday July 3rd, Phat Beets Produce will join North Oakland Pediatrics in opening a new Farmers' Market in North Oakland (5715 Market St) rooted not only in sustainable food, but in food justice. The grand opening will feature a variety of organic, pesticide free, and local fruit and vegetable growers, local bakers socially grounded food businesses, local crafts as well as live jazz music, live art, and free cooking demos.

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