Oakland North’s 2018 year in review — our top stories
New plan unveiled to build a bike path along the Bay Bridge
West Oakland flower farm to provide job training for youth
Raiders players read to West Oakland children in effort to promote literacy
The Oakland Raiders teamed up with the West Oakland Youth Center and First Book, a nonprofit that gives books to children in low-income neighborhoods, to bring free books to children read more…
One cat’s poop is another cat’s medicine
Animal Biome makes poop pills. Reporter Sarah Trent and her cat, Kafka, investigate how they work—and how they’re made. read more…
Cabaret benefits Oakland’s ‘unadoptable’ cats
Cat Town held a cabaret fundraiser at East Bay Community Space, featuring musical pair Katzenduo. read more…
Food banks study how to improve clients’ health
In a pilot program, clients receive the regular pantry food, but also receive a specially-tailored box for their needs. read more…
Making It: Artists, craft fairs, and the holiday season hustle
Craftspeople all over the country are busy preparing for holiday sales. Many will make half their annual income in these final two months of the year. Hopefully, it’s enough to read more…
New neon art exhibit on display
Oaklanders can take in neon art on display at Transmission Gallery now through March. read more…
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