Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Sat, 7 Jan at 12:28am.

Oakland Local is a labor of love and determination.

We started Oakland Local in 2009 because we love this city and believe Oakland deserves high quality reporting and thoughtful discussion. We’re committed to work that helps each of us make better decisions and make our city a better place.

Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Tue, 6 Dec at 9:22am.

What a year! 

From last fall's election campaigns to this autumn's Occupy Oakland demonstrations, planned school closings and CEDA/Building Services investigations, Oakland Local's covered it all. 

We've been there with you - now come hang with us.

Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Sun, 4 Dec at 12:28am.

From the OL Editorial Team

Some of the Bay Area’s best-known women musicians will come together this Wednesday, Nov. 30, in Rise Up & Dance, a concert and dance party to support and benefit Laney College's CalWORKs - a program that helps families rise from poverty to careers through community college education.

Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Sat, 1 Oct at 4:03am.

By Debi Mason

In the Spirit -  an Oakland-based organization - will host its first annual awards celebration this Sunday, Oct. 2, honoring leaders and individuals that have influenced and impacted the community through their tireless efforts.

Article by D. Jean Collins.
Last updated at Fri, 30 Sep at 1:49am.

With Breast Cancer Awareness month only a few days away, three local businesses have joined for an artistic approach to the disease that afflicts hundreds of thousands of women around the globe.

Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 3 Aug at 10:19pm.

"Should Oakland residents have to pay $100 a year in permits to raise chickens?"  There were over 300 people at the July 2011 hearing where Oakland, CA residents came together with City government to share views on how Oakland should handle permitting for urban agriculture.

Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Sun, 29 May at 11:13pm.

In from some friends:

Please mark your calendar for Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, for "Art and Music in the Gardens."

Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Thu, 28 Apr at 7:39am.

Hey folks--
This weekend concludes The Green Team's shoe drive at Bret Harte! Please bring your shoes to the school anytime during school hours, OR this Saturday April 30th, during our Community Work Day from 9-12 a.m.