On May 6, officials from Oakland's sustainability office presented their draft Energy and Climate Action Plan during two sessions held at the state office buildings in downtown Oakland. About 40 people reportedly attended the first worksop (in the afternoon), while fewer than 20 attended the evening workshop that I went to.

If you live in Oakland, the words "there's not much going on" should never come out of your lips. Or any other part of your body. There's always something important, creative, inspiring, or fun happening. This week Oakland serves up a range of good stuff, from quirky Americana and food art to serious measures to put Oakland on a sustainable path.