Early returns tonight showed that Jerry Brown was winning his campaign for governor of California—36 years after he won the office the first time—by defeating businesswoman Meg Whitman, who spent at least five times more money, but could not win the hearts of voters.
Polls have officially closed in California. Oakland North has reporters in the field submitting photos and content for up-to-date election coverage. Check back for the most current politics news in Oakland as the election results roll in.
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Oakland North is continuing with our new feature. Every Tuesday, Oakland Animal Services will spotlight an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s Aspen the dog.
On Thursday, the Oakland City Attorney’s Office announced it was suing four people for their alleged role in the looting and vandalism that followed the protests after the Johannes Mehserle verdict on July 8, 2010.
Oakland North is continuing with our new feature. Every Tuesday, Oakland Animal Services will spotlight an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s Belle the cat.
In the build-up to Proposition 19, Oakland, California has become a magnet for possible marijuana entrepreneurs. The city council has approved large-scale industrial production of the plant and Oaksterdam University has been set up in Oakland for the purpose of legitimizing marijuana production and training those who plan to work in the industry in the future. As of August 2010, unemployment at Oakland is at 10.6 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The more the prospect of the…
Oakland North is adding a new feature to our site. Every Tuesday, Oakland Animal Services will be spotlighting an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s Star the bunny.
BART will be giving away hundreds of prizes according to a recent announcement. Those who enter by Monday, October 18 before midnight have a chance to win prizes like free tickets to an October 23 Cal football game or free tickets to the Oakland Museum’s celebration for Days of the Dead. More information at http://www.mybart.org/contests/index.php. Also important news for Monday: starting at 8:00 am, Oakland residents can get up to 20 sandbags and up to 50 feet in plastic sheeting…
A harvest moon party is taking place right in Oakland, hosted by the Oakland Fukuoka Sister City Association and the Golden State Bonsai Collection North. There will be Japanese food, entertainment, and moon viewing at the Lakeside Park Garden Center, 666 Bellevue Ave. Festivities start at 5:30 pm. On the politics front, former President Bill Clinton will be stopping by San Jose State University to rally for fellow Democrats Jerry Brown and Gavin Newsom. Brown is vying in a close…
As the election approaches, it’s important to know about the candidates and where they stand. Great Oakland Public Schools, a nonprofit organization that advocates for Oakland children, has posted a Video Voter Guide detailing positions of the four candidates for Oakland school board. The four are campaigning for three seats (two unopposed and one contested). The guide includes an opening statement and questions about teacher retention, school district and City Hall partnerships, and board priorities. Check out the Video Voter…
The Temescal location of Tara’s Organic Ice Cream, a New Mexico-born ice creamery serves all natural, locally made treats with unlikely flavors. Ever heard of garam marsala ice cream? How about basil? Or blueberry mint? You can try those and more at Tara’s. Check out these videos to learn more.
On Thursday, UC Berkeley students and employees protested rising student fees, cuts in the number of classes offered, and the state’s plan to cut $3 billion from education funding—a familiar theme on California college campuses over the past year.
A group of East Oakland homeowners, including many facing foreclosure on their homes, plans to announce their participation in the Home Defenders League, a newly forming, statewide homeowners advocacy group. The group plans to meet 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Bienati Way and Fruitvale Avenue, and enter several nearby banks to declare they want an end to foreclosures.
San Francisco Fleet Week starts Thursday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m. with the Circle and Arrival routine by the Blue Angels and other participants in the weekend’s air show. Listen to live music, get an autograph from a Blue Angel Pilot and learn how the military plays a role in disaster relief and provides humanitarian assistance. Activities continue until Tuesday, Oct. 12, when the Naval fleet leaves San Francisco Bay. For the full schedule of events, visit the San Francisco…