Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013
Not too long ago, Children’s Fairyland received a call to action. And believe me, when the D.C.-based Balloon Council tells us they need our help with a “key vote” in Congress, you bet we stop everything. The issue? Helium — or, more precisely, the lack thereof. H.R. 527, also known as “The Responsible Helium and
Friday, May 17th, 2013
Adapt Oakland is helping take on West Oakland’s health hazards with the power of plants. This new project by the Oakland non-profit Urban Biofilter, brings together community organizers and experts in creating a masterplan to protect the...
Friday, April 19th, 2013
With Earth Day being only a few days away, this is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and get a little dirty. Even if you are not all that into spring cleaning and beautification, there are plenty...
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
These are challenging times, with high unemployment and tremendous uncertainty in the economy. In such times, open, respectful, honest, and informed communication is essential. That is why we are writing to you today. We understand that Occupy...
Friday, June 17th, 2011
If you’ve ever wondered why there’s so many mattresses, couches, and old dressers illegally dumped all over Oakland, you’re not alone. You may even have been frustrated with trying to figure out how to get rid of...
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
This Saturday is the International Day of Climate Change Action and eco activists around the world are hosting over 1500 actions in over 125 countries, calling for climate justice at the Copenhagen climate talks from Dec. 7-18. Ambessa...
Monday, June 1st, 2009
Just about any long-term West Oakland resident can rattle off a list of health issues effecting their community: toxins from cargo ships docking at the nearby Port of Oakland, diesel smoke from Port-bound trucks, pollution from the...
