Oakland officials continue dream of big box stores while smaller merchants tire of pushing to make it happen

Article by Steve Fisher.

Last updated at Thu, 19 Apr at 7:24am.

Many people in Oakland agree that it would be nice not to have to go to Emeryville to shop in a big box store.

Why can't we have Best Buy, Target and H&M right here in downtown Oakland, they ask? Oakland's Urban Economic Coordinator, Aliza Gallo, is one of the people who definitely see that need.

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Saturday Soiree April 7th on 25th street offers crafts, arts and community in Oakland

Blog entry by Susan Mernit.

Last updated at Fri, 6 Apr at 9:13am.

From our friends on 25th Street:

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Boudoir Photography: OL welcomes new advertiser with a special Valentine's Day offer

Blog entry by Tymeesa Rutledge.

Last updated at Tue, 20 Mar at 12:00pm.

Today we’re welcoming one of our newest Oakland Local advertisers, Boudoir Photography.

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East Bay Legal Clinic to provide free legal support to local business owners

Blog entry by Susan Mernit.

Last updated at Thu, 15 Mar at 12:32am.

By Oakland Local Editorial Team

Just in from Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area:

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House Kombucha moves operations to East Oakland

Article by Susan Mernit.

Last updated at Sat, 10 Mar at 1:49am.

Oakland’s newest green business, House Kombucha, has moved its manufacturing from San Francisco to East Oakland.

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Belly dancing for all sizes - right here in Oakland

Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....

Last updated at Sun, 26 Feb at 8:13am.

From our friend Tammy Johnson:

As many of you know, I have been working diligently to make my passion - bellydance - the centerpiece of my daily life. Well, it has happen.

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