Why More of Your Friends May Move to Oakland
Last week the SF Housing Action Coalition (SFHAC) invited Rachel Flynn, Oakland’s Director of Planning and Building, to talk about Oakland’s approach to housing and land use policy....
OaklandA collection of 187 posts
Oakland Illegal Evictions Are Happening More
Two months ago Marc Souza and his neighbors in one of Oakland’s oldest neighborhoods, Temescal, got a notice in the mail from a developer telling them to move out before September 1....
Navigating Oakland’s Eat Real Fest Like a Champ
The sixth annual edition of Oakland’s majorly cool Eat Real Fest is back in Jack London Square from September 19–21, which means the Town is practically giving you permission to start your weekend early on Friday....
Bill Murray Drove an Oakland Taxi Last Week
As the world plunges deeper into chaos and uncertainty, it’s important to remember that no matter what happens in the near future, at the very least we’ll have real-life genius, and potentially omnipresent deity, Bill Murray, to draw inspiration from....
Why I Love Living in Temescal
Having grown up in the East Bay, my affection for the Bay Area runs years deep. Twenty some odd years spent exploring the different neighborhoods afforded me plenty of opportunity to connect with the unique mishmash that is the Bay Area....
An Illustrated Guide to Lake Merritt
If you’ve ever walked or jogged the nearly 3.5-mile loop around Lake Merritt, you know there’s a lot to check out....
Rise in Cyclist Robberies Near MacArthur BART
Bikers who regularly use the MacArthur BART Station, this message is for you....
Hey, Do You Want This Free House in Oakland?
It’s really hard to maintain a positive attitude when you’re looking for housing in the Bay Area; when a place sounds too good to be true, it’s usually a scam involving someone who needs you to wire them money for an apartment you’ve never seen in-person....
Breaking Bad Actor Filming Movie Near Lake Merritt
Indie film August Falls is currently shooting in various locations throughout Oakland and Berkeley....
Nine Truths about Transbay Romancing
It’s hard enough to be in a cross-city relationship (Inner Sunset — sorry, guys — is a long haul from SOMA), but throw in the San Francisco Bay, and suddenly the difficulty of your dating life is taken to a whole new level....
Where to Watch Fireworks This July 4th
Independence Day is upon us, and that means hella fireworks shows. Given the landscape of the Bay Area, it’s the perfect place to witness colorful explosions in all their glory — barring that Karl the Fog doesn’t get the munchies and consume half the night sky....
Why I Love Living in North Oakland
North Oakland is understated, integrated, and unique. I love my hood’s hidden gems and diverse mix of residents; singles and families live on the same block as anarchists and punks....