Oakland City Council: No Booze for Nik Nak; does AZ boycott affect billboards?
Article by Rena Ragimova.
Last updated at Thu, 3 Jun at 12:24am.

On Tuesday the Oakland City Council upheld the appeal by the neighbors of Nic Nak Convenient Store (now officially Jo Jo's), thus denying the right to sell liquor at the location. 

No Liquor for Nic Nak

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Merritt Bakery Loan Approved With Conditions; Nic Nak Postponed Again

Article by Rena Ragimova.
Last updated at Wed, 19 May at 4:23pm.

The $150,000 loan for Merritt Bakery discussed in Tuesday's City Council meeting was first recommended by the Mayor and has now been approved by City Council 5-1, but with conditions.

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City Council Meeting Tuesday Deals with Arizona Boycott, Cabaret, Nic Nak Liquor Request

Blog entry by Rena Ragimova.
Last updated at Thu, 6 May at 2:41pm.

What took place at Tuesday's City Council meeting?  Oakland Local shares discussion from the legendary Tuesday-night talk fests that help make our city's laws.

Cabaret Laws

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Meeting to discuss Nic Nak selling liquor-- March 16 Update: Hearing delayed
Blog entry by Emilie Raguso.
Last updated at Thu, 18 Mar at 1:57pm.

Update, 3/12: From supporters of the alcohol ban at Nic Nak, on March 12:

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