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With a police escort, no less.
I don’t know about everyone else, but I’m seeing more bikes with baskets than ever before. Maybe it’s more people commuting? Or maybe folks are giving up their cars and use baskets to grocery shop on their bikes? Maybe it’s just a cool trend? Whatever the reason, some people get really creative in constructing their baskets. I’ve taken a few photos of the eclectic baskets I’ve seen around lately:
It seems we’re not the only ones who love Temescal. Temescal gets some kudos as one of the best old house neighborhoods from This Old House magazine. Today is the last day for SF Pride partying in San Francisco. There’s also one more night to celebrate here in Oakland at the The Vibe Lounge. They are throwing a SF Pride After Party. The doors open at 3pm and from 6-10p.m. soulful house, r&b and rare grooves will be spinning on…
Pride fever is in the air? Can you feel it? Most of the action is taking place across the bay at San Francisco Pride. Oakland will have its own pride action in late July early August. However, if you’re not done partying yet The Vibe Lounge will havea 1 Year Anniversary White Party from 8-2am tonight.
It’s still hard to believe we lost Michael Jackson yesterday. May the King of Pop rest in peace. The Oakland Tribune spoke to some East Bay folks who shared their memories of Micheal Jackson. What did you do yesterday? Any plans today? Our sister publication Mission Local captured the thoughts of some folks in the Mission District on the loss of the star.
In honor of Pride this weekend, Oakland North reported on the high concentration of lesbian households in Oakland, as more families move to the East Bay for its affordability and diversity. We’re also keeping you abreast of new developments with our meeting coverage, which includes a community meeting last night where BART officials, representatives from the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and community members banged heads. KALA Art institute near the Berkeley/Oakland border on San Pablo is hosting…
This summer, four News21 reporters are reporting the heck out of one intersection in Oakland, 51st and Telegraph streets.
The streets were packed last week at the Uptown Unveiled block party. It was such a warm night, no wonder so many people came through on bikes. Here are some photos:
Welcome to Monday! It looks like we’re in for another lovely sunny day. Last week Oakland North learned how you can harness the power of the sun to lower your electicity bills and be kind to the environment. We also got the scoop on economic relief for small business owners. Did you make it to Uptown Unveiled? If not you can get a taste of what it was like through mixed media and photographs. The 10,000 steps project illustrates yet…