Muslims in Oakland are in the last third of the month of Ramadan–its most intense part, as observers continue to fast during daylight hours, declining both food and water until the sun sets. Daylight, and with it the Islamic obligation to fast, lingers long in August.
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Lighthouse Mosque in Oakland's Bushrod Neighborhood.
The last days of Ramadan in Oakland
September 2, 2010 – 7:49 am
Gang leaders orchestrate crimes from prison using cell phones
September 1, 2010 – 9:23 am
A coalition of law enforcement agencies has arrested four Nuestra Familia gang leaders and 30 gang members. Several of those caught were allegedly given orders to commit murder and other violent crimes by imprisoned gang leaders who sent them encrypted messages via cell phones.
As home values drop, county tells owners to pay less tax
August 31, 2010 – 5:50 am
Alameda County cuts billions from property values, again. What will it mean for Oakland’s finances?
New Oakland North reporters discover Oakland
August 30, 2010 – 6:54 pm
What would you put in an Oakland scavenger hunt if you were hoping to stump a smart, enterprising new reporter?
A tasting tour on two wheels
August 30, 2010 – 3:53 pm
Fine wine, microbrews and delicatessen chocolate never tasted so good with a little bike grease. In conjunction with the Eat Real Festival last Saturday at Jack London Square, 13 two-wheeled foodies pedaled along Oakland’s waterfront to meet the neighborhood’s culinary artisans and sample their creations.
To ride with the scraper bike king, helmet required
August 30, 2010 – 11:00 am
If you want to ride with the scraper bike king, you better wear a helmet. Tyrone “Baybe Champ” Stevenson Jr., known around Oakland as the “king” and creator of the scraper bike movement, announced his new rule of the road Saturday near Oakland City Hall.
Activists prepare for demonstration to “make big oil pay”
August 30, 2010 – 8:57 am
With speeches, signs reading “Make Big Oil Pay,” and lessons on useful protest tactics, Frank H. Ogawa Plaza was converted into a training ground Sunday afternoon for 50 environmental activists and organizers.
At daybreak, already in line for free school supplies
August 30, 2010 – 6:00 am
Several hundred people gathered on Saturday in Frank Ogawa Plaza, where promises of free back-to-school supplies attracted a wide range of students, from kindergarteners to college freshmen. Many parents arrived hours before the official start time, children in tow, in order to ensure a good place in line for the give-away.
A festive mood prevails during StreetFest, Eat Real celebrations
August 29, 2010 – 2:25 pm
Oakland is encouraging gluttony this weekend as the city hosts two festivals, flooding the streets with thousands of locals and out-of-towners eagerly waiting to sample the various treats.
Urban farmers challenge Oaklanders to “Eat Real”
August 29, 2010 – 1:59 pm
The very scrappiest of the sustainability enthusiasts challenged the public to take the movement home. And they didn’t mean starting an herb garden.
Last-minute funding for all but two children’s centers
August 28, 2010 – 6:35 pm
After weeks of threatening the closure of seven Oakland childhood development centers, the Oakland Unified School District announced Friday that five of the seven centers will remain open until at least the end of December.
“Nation Celebration” pumps hopeful Raiders fans
August 28, 2010 – 11:12 am
To the untrained eye, Friday evening’s Raider Nation Celebration in Frank H. Ogawa Plaza was just another glorified salt-and-pepper-colored pep rally for the local professional club, stringing longtime supporters along for what could be yet another disappointing season.
Alternative car fuel arrives in Oakland
August 27, 2010 – 5:17 pm
Oakland drivers may want to take a closer look at their owner’s manuals this week. The city’s first biofuels vending station opened Tuesday, offering fillups for any engine that can run using renewable alternatives to gasoline.
Nine candidates have their say at forum
August 27, 2010 – 3:49 pm
After public complaints about a plan to include only the front-running candidates for Oakland mayor, the Sierra Club Wednesday hosted nine of the ten candidates at a forum on the environment and the upcoming election.
School board opener brings harsh budget news
August 26, 2010 – 3:50 pm
Despite many heartfelt pleas to keep arts programs and continue running early childhood development centers, Superintendent Tony Smith told the audience at Wednesday night’s school board meeting that there just isn’t enough money for all the programs people care about. “If we can’t pay for it,” he said, “we can’t have it.”
In the midst of a national recall, Eat Real festival promotes “good eggs”
August 26, 2010 – 7:56 am
With nearly 550 million eggs being pulled off grocery shelves nationwide during one of the largest egg recalls ever, and with thousands of people infected with salmonella after eating contaminated eggs, the idea of eating eggs can seem a little daunting. Organizers of this weekend’s Eat Real Festival hope to show people that eating local eggs is different.