This week, as part of our weekly photo series, the Pulse of Oakland, we are showcasing some of the community contributions to the Flickr stream. Our photographs come from Flickr users Neil Conway, Brandon Tauszik, Tricityterror, bearlikemouse, Kyle Mortara, karmacamilleeon, blocker1501, ljellis, Rachel Medanic, solanita , Regina Aragón and Ellen Lake. Look for more of their photographs on Flickr. We’ve seen some beautiful pictures uploaded to Flickr so far. You can submit your own ZIP code photos to the Pulse of Oakland project on Flickr. If…
Every week, Oakland North will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by Steve Nagoski.
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 Shuggie. He is a darling, male spaniel mix. See information about him here: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/26147593 Shuggie is one of many dogs and cats that will be available at Oakland Animal Services in the fourth annual Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days on Saturday, June 1, and Sunday, June 2. That weekend, dog or cat…
Community events and activities for the weekend of May 17-19, 2013. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments.
Jamaree Strickland sees the world differently. Some may even say the Richmond native has his head in the clouds. If anyone would know it’d be his mom, Stacey Strickland, who recalls that even back in preschool, when her son stood behind his friends they just reached up to the top of his stomach.
When she started keeping bees as a hobby six years ago, tattoo artist Jean Chen never thought she’d be making a living from them in her kitchen. But on April 28, Chen quit her job after ten years. Her new job—soap maker.
Every week, Oakland North will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by Charles Pine.
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 Nemo. Finding Nemo at the shelter won’t be hard – he is the cute, fluffy boy excited to find a home of his own. He always wants to come out of his cage to play and enjoys to be pet. He is very easy-going, even with being held, and would…
Community events and activities for the weekend of May 10-13, 2013. 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 Jessica Jung. She writes, “I took it on 14th St near Harrison. I took it because it says ‘I love Oakland’ in Korean! I love how it represents a piece of our city’s diversity pie.” If you’d like to contribute to “community photo of the week,” just send a favorite photograph taken in Oakland to staff@oaklandnorth.net with the subject: PHOTO. Please make all photographs…
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 cat named Dempsey. In his dreams, Dempsey is a prize-winning raccoon-fighter. In reality, however, he is much too loving to harm anyone, which is probably why he kept getting beaten up by the raccoons at the feral colony he was rescued from. Dempsey is approximately 4-5 years old and is a very outgoing…
Community events and activities for the weekend of April 26-28, 2013. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments! Friday, May 3 First Friday 5-10 p.m. Telegraph Ave. from West Grand to 27th Street A free art, food, and culture scene in Oakland. For more information, click here. Jack’s Night Market 6 – 10 p.m. Jack London Square, Broadway and Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94607 Jack London Square is a market held the same night as First Friday…
Every week, Oakland North will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by Marian Chan.
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 Pom Pom PomPom is a mellow girl with the cutest fluffy cheeks. She is good about being handled and would do well for a first time bunny parent. To learn more about her, go to http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/23948625 or visit Oakland Animal Services at 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, CA. Part of the Oakland Police…
Community events and activities for the weekend of April 26-28, 2013. 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 Valerie Conant. She writes, “This ‘screen door’ is located in the Longfellow neighborhood in Oakland. The design ingenuity of this neighborhood never ceases to amaze me.” If you’d like to contribute to “community photo of the week,” just send a favorite photograph taken in Oakland to staff@oaklandnorth.net with the subject: PHOTO. Please make all photographs large-sized and in jpeg format. Oakland North cannot pay…