Oakland Local

Just in from the City of Oakland: OAKLAND, CA – On Tuesday, May 21, the Oakland City Council will vote on a proposal to partner with an international microlending organization to support local entrepreneurs … More »Oakland City Council to Vote on Microlending Initiative Partnership with Microlending Organization Kiva to Provide ...

By Uilani A. Gray – Tower Staff Writer The community of Cinnamongirl Inc., a nonprofit mentoring program, held a meet and greet on May 9 at the MetroCenter Auditorium in Oakland for new mentors, volunteers … More »Cinnamongirls support young women in Oakland

By Aubrie Johnson – Tower Staff Writer African-American youth filled the first two rows of chairs lining the congregation room of the Acts Full Gospel Church in Oakland on April 27, clad in white T-shirts … More »Oakland youth speak truth to power – NAACP forum has kids asking tough questions

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Even the though the 2014 election season in Oakland is over a year away that doesn’t preclude potential candidates from starting early. Not only is attracting local community support important, but more … More »List Of Possible Challengers To Oakland Mayor Quan Begins To Emerge (Analysis)

Do you really know Fairyland? Last Thursday, Children’s Fairyland sponsored the luncheon of Oakland Rotary 3, the city’s most active service organization. The presentation was well received and I’m proud … More »Things about Fairyland you didn't know, a June 6 Gala, too! (Community Voices)

"If you build it, he will come." This 1989 " Field of Dreams " classic baseball movie quote highlights the importance of having not only a great place to play a baseball game, but also having someone to … More »Take the field Friday, join Oakland youth baseball team for unveiling of new scoreboard

Oakland Councilman Larry Reid has withdrawn an item from next week’s agenda asking for an outside auditor to look into allegations made against him and Councilwoman Desley Brooks by the city’s own auditor. … More »Reid withdraws proposal to ‘audit the auditor’s audit’ (Analysis)

This much we know for certain: Malcolm Shabazz - the grandson of El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, better known as Malcolm X - was murdered in Mexico City on May 9. read more More »Remembering Malcolm Shabazz (Analysis)

While the rest of Oakland has been getting a lot of media coverage for its arts, food, and urban farming, cover read more More »The Baryshnikovs of East Oakland: Turf Feinz create their own style of dance (Community Voices)

By Alisen Boada   Adapt Oakland is helping take on West Oakland’s health hazards with the power of plants. read more More »Adapt Oakland launches new vision for a greener city