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Founded in Oakland in October 2012 by wife-and-husband team Samantha and Chris Cook, Hacker Scouts was developed as an outlet for children who want to learn hands-on skills not usually offered in traditional schools.

BART management is preparing for a strike by making contingency plans as an October 11 deadline approaches.

Lavender the rabbit is up for adoption.

For 18 years, Curtis Taylor has coached the EOYDC track team and in the process launched the careers of many state and national champion students.

The annual event offers the public a chance to sit down with a financial advisor at no charge, no strings attached.

Community events and activities for the weekend of September 27-29, 2013. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments!

Oakland Unified School District is fighting to preserve essential adult education services despite severe cuts. Join in the discussion.

Totally Radical Muslim zine’s just-released second volume focuses on poetry and art reflecting the experiences of queer and transgender people within Islam.

Caroline Chin Yee, a veteran Oakland educator who died earlier this year, was honored with Wednesday’s dedication of an education annex at the school she attended as a child and served as principal.