By Lauren Rudser and Brittney Johnson/Oakland North
The three weekly Berkeley farmers’ markets are now zero waste zones. The goal is to reduce, recycle or compost all materials generated by the markets –- and shoppers are asked to do their part when it comes to how they transport their purchases home.
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Berkeley farmers’ markets become zero waste zones
April 10, 2009 – 9:51 pm
Live Wire: Burlesque at Café Van Kleef
April 10, 2009 – 1:16 pm
A few weeks ago I saw a great show at Café Van Kleef in Oakland featuring the Hot Pink Feathers – the music was provided by the gentlemen in Blue Bone Express. If you have a chance, check ‘em out next time you are in the neighborhood. They have a show at least once a [...]
Stem cell ban reversal hits close to home
March 20, 2009 – 5:29 pm
By Lauren Rudser and Brittney Johnson/ Oakland North
Last week, the Obama administration reversed bans, put into place under former President Bush, on Stem Cell research using federal funds. See how this is affecting one local couple.
North Oakland Now – Marine recruiting center vandalized
March 19, 2009 – 9:09 pm
I was driving down Shattuck Ave this afternoon – the 6th anniversary of the Iraq war – and out of the corner of my eye I noticed quite a commotion out front of the Marine recruiting center. I circled around to get a better look, and saw the huge windows at the front of the [...]
California’s same-sex marriage debate visits State Supreme Court – Again
March 7, 2009 – 5:16 pm
By Brittney Johnson and Lauren Rudser
Protesters on both sides of the California same-sex marriage debate showed up at the State Supreme Court, Thursday. They voiced their opinions and listened to oral arguments presented to the Supreme Court Justices about whether Prop 8 can change the state’s Constitution.
Live Wire: Starry Plough
March 5, 2009 – 10:44 pm
A while ago I went to a great show at the wonderful Starry Plough featuring Buxter Hootn, Dgiin and The Loyd Family Players. Check out the video!
This Saturday, I’m going to Café VanKleef’s Brass n’Burlesque show – featuring Bluebone Express and the Hot Pink Feathers. Its going to be a great night. Show starts at [...]
Art Quest along the 40th Street Corridor
March 2, 2009 – 2:58 pm
North Oaklanders came out Saturday, Feb 21, for the first ever 40th Street corridor Art Quest. There were raffle prizes, great art, and a fun night exploring the neighborhood for everyone who came out.
By Lauren Rudser/Oakland North
Live Wire: Zydeco at Just Dance Ballroom
February 21, 2009 – 10:22 am
Last Friday, I went to an awesome Zydeco show at The Just Dance Ballroom. They welcomed Cedryl Ballou and Corey Ledet for a really great show that got everyone’s feet movin’. This was one show in a weekly series of live Zydeco shows at The Just Dance studio. It is just one of the [...]
Live Wire – What’s on Tap
February 19, 2009 – 10:55 pm
So… pardon the delay, but I will get the video from the wonderful Zydeco show at Just Dance Ballroom uploaded in the next day or two.
But in the mean time, you should gear up to join me for this week’s outing: The Loyd Family Players (a huge drum line), Dgiin and Buxter Hoot’n live at [...]
North Oakland Now: Thursday, Feb. 19 2009
February 19, 2009 – 1:36 pm
A state-wide sigh of relief was heard at 7 o’clock this morning because California finally has an emergency budget plan in place. (Now we just wait until the pain of the impending budget cuts meets the burden of tax increases for the real misery to set in). In light of the tragic events surrounding the [...]
North Oakland Now: Wednesday, Feb 18 2009
February 18, 2009 – 8:36 pm
The California Senate is still at a stalemate in trying to pass a long overdue state budget. As some state employees brace for a round of pink slips, US Senator Barbara Boxer worries this impasse could cost California a cut of the federal stimulus package. But according to Rep. Barbara Lee, Oakland already has its [...]
North Oakland Now: Tuesday, Feb. 17 2009
February 17, 2009 – 8:46 pm
Another day of showers around the Bay Area messed with people’s plans, including delays at SFO and Oakland Airport, power outages and flooding – but it still won’t be enough to end the water shortage. In a really heinous move, someone burgled a local food giveaway over the weekend. Hopefully we’ll start to see some [...]
Welcome to Live Wire!
February 13, 2009 – 12:57 pm
Welcome to Live Wire, North Oakland’s guide to local live music. More on that later…
Tonight, I’m heading out to a Zydeco show – complete with dance lessons at 8pm, Louisiana Sue’s Gumbo and great live music.
Join me at the Just Dance Ballroom for the ‘Mardi Gras Bayou Bash, featuring music by Cedryl Ballou and Corey [...]