Alameda County, Oakland work to ensure vulnerable youth have jobs this summer
Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Sun, 29 May at 11:09pm.

It's slim pickings for jobs in Oakland these days and that's especially true for the city's youth.

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Oakland Local's top stories of the week May 22-28
Article by Tehea Robie.
Last updated at Sun, 29 May at 10:54pm.

It’s ironic that I write for Oakland Local. To be honest, I’ve never been a hyper-consumer of media. I think it’s because I’m sickeningly disappointed by the way major networks obsesses over empty content.

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What do Oakland youth have to say to Mayor Quan? Check out high school students talking with mayor
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 2 May at 4:00am.

Although Mayor Jean Quan's been going around the city talking to local residents in town hall forums, she's been just as deliberate about talking to youth. 

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YAK Films & Turf Feinz add video dance school to teach moves, music, style
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Tue, 12 Apr at 6:32am.

When you  become a hit dancer performer and videographer and fly to France to shoot commercials for Adidas, what's the next step?  If you're YAK Films and the Turf Feinz crew, the answer is--start shooting and distributing a twice a week dance  instruction video series Read the whole story...

New Alameda County probation chief calls for reform, collaboration
Article by John C. Osborn.
Last updated at Sun, 27 Mar at 9:34am.

If the turnout, enthusiasm and innovative ideas found at an event welcoming David Muhammad as Alameda County's Chief Probation Officer were any indicator, sweeping changes are in store for juvenile and adult probation.

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Corners Café at Youth Uprising is East Oakland's hidden gem
Article by Rachel Zurer.
Last updated at Wed, 15 Dec at 10:56am.

 

A lot of businesses in Oakland give back to their communities, but few embody that mission as deeply as East Oakland’s Corners Café. 

Nestled inside the nonprofit Youth Uprising’s leadership development center on MacArthur Boulevard, Corners Café is part hang-out spot, part job-training laboratory ... and part delicious.

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Young Oakland artists unveil art exhibit, billboard TODAY - Sept. 7
Blog entry by Youth Uprising.
Last updated at Mon, 13 Sep at 2:55am.

Youth UpRising, a not-for-profit organization in East Oakland, will be unveiling two projects today, Sept. 7, from its Arts and Expression Department in collaboration with local agencies, companies and volunteers.

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Don't miss the annual Scraper Bike Ride and Festival this Saturday, fun for a cause!
Blog entry by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Fri, 27 Aug at 5:25pm.

Tyrone Stevenson, aka The Scraper Bike King, akas Baybe Champ, and Original Scraper Bikes will be in out in full force Saturday, Aug. 28, when they lead a bicycle ride around Oakland that everyone is invited to.

All bicyclists are to meet at 11 a.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza. The ride will include a stop at Rainbow Recreation Center (Seminary and International) and will end at Arroyo Viejo Park, 7701 Krause Ave. The festival will run from 1 to 6 p.m.

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