Bicycle Summer 2010 (And the Oakland Bicycle Flickr Slideshow!)
Article by Laura McCamy.
Last updated at Sun, 16 May at 6:39am.

The days are getting longer, the sun is shining (most of the time) and the streets of Oakland are filled with happy cyclists.

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Alameda County Candidates: The Oakland Local Voter Guide
Blog entry by Rena Ragimova.
Last updated at Fri, 14 May at 3:39pm.

Early voting starts this week for the June 8 statewide primary election, and Oakland Local is here to help you make sense of your ballot.

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Celebrate Your Mom This Weekend in Oakland
Article by CB Smith-Dahl.
Last updated at Mon, 10 May at 12:35am.

"There's no way I can pay you back

But the plan is to show you that I understand

You are appreciated..."

- "Dear Mama" by Tupac Shakur

If you're still trying to find the perfect gift or activity to celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, OL has some suggestions with local flavor. 

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Oakland Kids' Summer Resource Guide: Your One-Stop Shop for Summer Fun
Article by CB Smith-Dahl.
Last updated at Tue, 4 May at 12:34pm.

The teacher's strike didn't have Oakland parents scrambling for child care options, but this summer certainly will. Oakland has consistently cut funding for programs that educate and care for children when public schools are closed. For parents who have not yet finalized plans for their kids, we've put together a short list of where you can start looking.

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