Oakland Local's top stories - Week of Aug. 7-14
Article by Tehea Robie.
Last updated at Mon, 15 Aug at 12:23am.

Were you so distracted by Obama's plummeting poll numbers that you missed local news this week? We’ve found a way to help you catch up quickly!

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Oakland Art and Soul Festival's August 20 - 21 lineup
Article by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Mon, 8 Aug at 6:44am.

The City of Oakland’s Art & Soul Festival kicks off its second decade as the Bay Area’s favorite summer gathering on August 20 and 21, 2011.

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From Gospel to Soul: Oakland's Art and Soul Festival 2010 videos
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Tue, 24 Aug at 6:57am.

By all accounts, this past weekend's Art & Soul Oakland Festival was a huge success.

However, despite the thousands who attended and were entertained my numerous hometown artists, many Oaklanders missed the event.

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‘Oakland’s own’ female artists highlighted at 10th Annual Art & Soul Festival

Article by shades Magazine s....
Last updated at Fri, 6 Aug at 3:35am.

By Tuseda A. Graggs, shades Magazine

Since Oakland’s first Art & Soul Festival 10 years ago, event organizer Samee Roberts has always envisioned a line-up similar to the one she has this year – the huge, two-day celebration will feature a “who’s who” of Oakland’s own hometown artists.

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Food, Femme and Fun: Festivals Wrap Up Summer in Oakland and Welcome Autumn
Article by Sara Kassabian.
Last updated at Sun, 1 Aug at 6:17am.

As the leaves turn brown and summer moves into fall, Oakland is host to a number of festivals and conventions that will engage everything from the sexual identity, artistic sensibilities and taste buds of the community.

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