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Where to get married (or host other large events!) in Oakland and Berkeley

City Homestead — November 04, 2009

So, as a lot of people already know, we recently decided to get married (because clearly that is a smart thing to do when you’re about to blow $15K on a kitchen remodel…) We thought picking a nice place nearby would be a relatively simple endeavor, esp... »

Where to get married (or host other large events!) in Oakland and Berkeley

City Homestead — November 04, 2009

So, as a lot of people already know, we recently decided to get married (because clearly that is a smart thing to do when you’re about to blow $15K on a kitchen remodel…) We thought picking a nice place nearby would be a relatively simple endeavor, esp... »

Wildlife + Creative Thinking = Hope: A Day at the Wildlife Conservation Expo

QUEST Community Science Blog - KQED — October 21, 2009

This year's Wildlife Conservation Network Expo in full swing at the Mission Bay Conference Center. It’s a sunny, fall day in October and I am driving into San Francisco. I pass the colorful Love Parade floats revving up without a glance of longing. I p... »

Baboon exhibit opens at Oakland Zoo

East Bay Local News — October 02, 2009

The new "baboon exhibit" is officially open at the Oakland Zoo. »

Remember Them: Champions for Humanity

Welcome to the Prescott-Oakland Point Neighborhood — September 22, 2009

Mario Chiodo, Prescott-Oakland Point sculptor, presented the final sculpting of the Maya Angelou and Ruby Bridges section of the “Remember Them: Champions for Humanity monument” honoring 25 inspirational humanitarians to a room full of supporters and c... »

Sea Lion Rescued In Our Watershed

Today in Montclair, 94611 — September 14, 2009

Did you catch the news?  Another wayward sea lion appeared next to the Nimitz Freeway this morning.  The sea lion was hurt, and swam away from the San Francisco Bay for a little rest and relaxation. Fortunately this creature will likely be fine, and is... »

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What do AC Transit’s service cuts mean for Oakland?

A Better Oakland — September 03, 2009

If you read yesterday’s post, or really, any news anywhere yesterday or today, you’re already aware that AC Transit is planning on reducing bus service by 15 percent due to budget problems. That sounds pretty staggering, but what does it mean? Are they... »

Oakland Zoo poised to build new veterinary hospital

Local News — March 18, 2009

After more than a decade of planning, designing, winning city approval, fundraising and working to mitigate neighbors' concerns, the Oakland Zoo is finally ready to release its major expansion project into the wild, with construction scheduled to start... »

What you missed at Council last night

A Better Oakland — March 04, 2009

Last night's City Council meeting was full of fireworks. It was not, however, full of progress. On the two most controversial items on the agenda, the Council decided to just not do anything, at least for now. But just in case you had something else so... »

Increasing The Oakland Hotel Tax Is Rather Silly - Who's Staying In Them?

Oakland Focus — March 04, 2009

I just saw this: Subject: City's Hotel Tax (Transient Occupancy Tax) - Ballot Measure From: Councilmember Jean Quan Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Submitting, On The Council's Own Motion, To The Electors At A June 2, 2009 Special Election, A Propos... »