Five to watch at Oakland Council meeting - TONIGHT, Sept. 20
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Sun, 25 Sep at 5:57am.

Tonight's City Council meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall at 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. You also can watch the meetings on KTOP (local Ch. 10) and streaming online.

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The Power and Promise of Growing Local (Op-Ed)
Blog entry by Bay Localize.
Last updated at Wed, 10 Aug at 8:46am.

By Kay Cuajunco and Aaron Lehmer

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Help Oakland revise its urban agriculture policy at meeting TONIGHT, July 21 (Analysis)
Article by Ruth Miller.
Last updated at Thu, 21 Jul at 1:16am.

This Thursday, the city of Oakland will undertake the final step in an effort to modernize its rules and regulations regarding urban agriculture.

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Sustainable Economies Law Center launches
Article by Rachel Zurer.
Last updated at Tue, 23 Nov at 11:12am.

From a distance, Berkeley lawyer Janelle Orsi thought she saw a lemonade stand.

As she biked closer, “lemonade” turned into “ soup.” A woman sat in front of her house with jars of her home cooking.

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Phat Beets holds wild fermentation workshop this Saturday - Sept. 11
Article by Jess Watson.
Last updated at Thu, 9 Sep at 6:55am.

This Saturday, Phat Beets Farmer's Market offers the next installment of its Food n' Justice Workshop Series with Wild Fermentation from noon to 2 p.m.

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Better food for all: Oakland Food Policy Council plans 2010 programs
Article by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Tue, 27 Apr at 1:12am.

The Oakland Food Policy Council, whose mission is to promote a sustainable and equitable food system, met Thursday evening at City Hall in Oakland, Calif., to discuss its 2010 priorities.

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Marathon Time, Clockwork Orange, New Bus Schedules: Daily Brief, March 26
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Fri, 26 Mar at 10:04am.

The Oakland Running Festival is this weekend. There are still some spots open in all races. If you want to run, you can still register -- but not online. Stop by the Expo at the Oakland Marriott City Center Saturday 9am-6pm to register in person and get your packet. There is no registration or packet pick-up on Sunday.

...And do you know where your street closures will be? We've got 'em right here! Plan ahead if you don't want to get stuck. And remember, street closures may affect your biking and transit routes, too.

Speaking of getting around, Sunday March 28 is when the latest round of AC Transit service changes take effect...

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Advance your urban food growing and sustainable design skills without breaking the credit union
Blog entry by Ryan Van Lenning.
Last updated at Fri, 19 Mar at 10:07am.

Getting your permaculture design certification (PDC) can sometimes be financially out of reach.

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