Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Thu, 16 Jun at 10:09am.

After a long drought with limited food shopping options, Oakland's flatlands are about to see a new grocery chain in town.

Foods Co is ready to move in on one, possibly two locations in East Oakland, with a strong possibility of placing a store in West Oakland down the line.

Blog entry by Lark Sealine.
Last updated at Sun, 8 May at 10:49am.

This summer, Mills College will be opening internships in partnership with the city of Oakland, which have been established by the president of Mills, Janet L. Holmgren.

Article by Irene.
Last updated at Thu, 17 Feb at 9:20am.

Which neighborhoods are hardest hit by foreclosures? How many foreclosed homes have become a vacant public nuisance?

Bank-owned blighted foreclosures will be on display Thursday during a two-hour public tour aimed at increasing blight enforcement and big bank accountability.

City Councilwomen Desley Brooks and Jane Brunner will join, ACCE - Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment -  and local residents to view three currently undisclosed locations where blight plagues city blocks.

Article by kyung jin lee.
Last updated at Mon, 1 Nov at 9:27pm.

Oakland’s artists, community leaders and local politicians gathered to discuss key issues, and to rally support, for the arts community Thursday.

Article by Irene.
Last updated at Mon, 6 Sep at 6:59am.

What can a group of youth, government agencies, nonprofits and contractors accomplish with the right mix of power saws, hammers, pick axes and work gloves?

They can bring together a community and prepare a new generation of green urban architects.

Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Fri, 26 Feb at 8:02am.

It can be challenging or downright scary to travel Oakland by bike, but the city’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Program has several major upgrades in the works.