The Oakland Police Department is promoting a very cool online resource, based on GIS maps, to help you stay alert about neighborhood crimes.

CrimeView CyberWatch allows people to sign up for e-mails when a range of crimes take place near a certain address.

Oakland has many neighborhoods where social action has improved food access, in West Oakland in particular. But many people continue to live in areas that qualify as food deserts, where there are no outlets to purchase healthy food within walking distance.