The Oakland Unified School District has issued a letter to the school community, offering information to parents and teachers about how to talk to children about the school shooting that took place in Connecticut on December 14, and how to help children cope with anxiety and fear. The letter also addresses safety protocols within the school district here. With the district’s permission, Oakland North is reprinting it in its entirety, with links at the end to resources geared for parents, students, teachers and other…
Community events and activities for the weekend of December 14-16 2012. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments!
Every week, Oakland North will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by Mark Gartland.
Every week, Oakland Animal Services will spotlight an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s a dog named Honey.
Every week, Oakland North will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by Tamara Gallagher.
Oakland North is continuing with our feature. Every week, Oakland Animal Services will spotlight an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s a rabbit named Jilly.
The Oakland North staff has found places to eat, celebrate, shop and pray during the holiday season. We hope we found something especially for you. We have also included information about the holiday schedules of local favorite attractions as well as the AC Transit and BART transportation schedules. Check back frequently because we’ll continue to update this page as we learn of more Oakland holiday events. Got one to tell us about? Email staff@oaklandnorth.net. City of Oakland holiday parking Oakland…
Every week, Oakland North will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by Kelly Patrick Dugan.
Oakland North is continuing with our feature. Every week, Oakland Animal Services will spotlight an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s two cats named Ava and Nova.
Every week, Oakland North will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by Patrice Soehnlein.
Oakland North is continuing with our feature. Every week, Oakland Animal Services will spotlight an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s a dog named Antonio. Antonio is a gentle, 2-year-old Husky dog who would love to find a family of his own. He is sweet and loving and enjoys being petted. The Husky breed is often a challenge as they tend to be independent and inclined to roam, so Antonio would do best in…
Whether you are packing a bag and heading out of town, or preparing a Turducken and 15 kinds of pie for the annual onslaught of relatives, or are going to make yourself a turkey sandwich, turn on the football game and call it a day, here are Oakland North’s favorite stories about the Thanksgiving season, plus some information about what’s going on locally this year. Thanksgiving 2012: What’s open, what’s closed and what to do over the holiday weekend. Oakland’s…
The Oakland North staff has put together a list of places that are open on Thanksgiving Day and during the holiday weekend. Use this to find locations offering community meals, restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving, local grocery stores for those last-minute purchases and activities to entertain family and friends.
Every week, Oakland North will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by Stephen Coles.
Every week, Oakland Animal Services will spotlight an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s a rabbit named Flapjack.
Everyone needs a little advice sometimes, and over the years Oakland North has asked a few of our neighbors for their expert guidance on how to do everyday things. See if any of these “how to” guides will come in handy! How to recycle batteries and other hazardous waste in Oakland How to recycle old electronics in Oakland How to milk your goat How to pickle hot peppers How to make Genova Delicatessen’s Italian Combo How to make gingerbread cookies…