Article by D. Jean Collins.
Last updated at Fri, 23 Mar at 6:20am.

Luan Stauss is a no-nonsense woman of few words - unless she is talking about one of her favorite topics like her store, Laurel Books.

Article by Alan Lopez.
Last updated at Tue, 7 Feb at 8:08am.

Shoppers will see fewer products, but lower prices, when a Lucky Supermarket on MacArthur Boulevard in the Laurel District will convert to a Maxx Value Foods.

Article by Bill Chapin.
Last updated at Sat, 25 Jun at 4:16am.

Music and dancing - you really can't have one without the other.

So the merchants and residents of Oakland's Laurel District are doubling up and celebrating both art forms with a pair of free events on June 25.

Article by Susie Wyshak.
Last updated at Thu, 16 Dec at 11:04am.

If you're thinking about a new career, changing the way you eat, getting into yoga, doing something good for the world, or you just need beautiful gifts with a story, plan to drop by Heather Haxo Phillip's and Bashir Anasta's eclectic house party and gift sale: Part Fair Trade Palestinian products and part raw food cooking.

Article by Niema Jordan.
Last updated at Mon, 23 Aug at 8:09am.

In Oakland’s Laurel District are paintings and mixed media pieces that represent the joy, hope and love that is expressed through strong familial bonds, music and hospitality. 

"IMAGES: Another Side of Me" is Valerie Brown-Troutt’s art exhibit at Conscious Collective, 4148 MacArthur Blvd., between 39th Avenue and Maybelle. The show, which opened July 30, runs through Sept. 9.

“It’s sort of a folk art feel to it,” explained curator Dvora Gordon. “There’s a lot of strength of emotion in her pieces and when you look at them you react. It’s very evocative.”

Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Wed, 18 Aug at 7:55am.

Thousands of people visited the 11th annual Laurel Street Fair on Sunday, thronging the streets to snack on treats, visit local merchants, and listen to an exciting line-up of professional musicians perform, all of whom live in the Laurel.

Article by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Tue, 17 Aug at 6:48am.

Thousands of local residents, families and friends spent Saturday afternoon on MacArthur street - between 35th and 38th avenues - for the 11th Annual Laurel Street Fair.

The event featured music, entertainment, a Health and Wellness Zone, a Kids Zone, food and a diverse mix of vendors and information booths.

Article by Cynthia Joseph.
Last updated at Sun, 1 Aug at 7:27am.

Saturday in the Laurel District was part art festival, block party and community farmer’s market, which featured a live Hawaiian hip-hop graffiti, South American world grooves and a Tongan pig roast.