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Oakland’s first International Cassette Store Day on Sept. 7 featured a celebration of the music medium by vintage music store VAMP with Oakland-based tape label Nice Ass Tapes.

Every week, Oakland North will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s image was sent by Matt Werner.

Oakland chef Crystal Wahpepah specializes in traditional Native American cuisine, which is otherwise a rarity in the Bay Area food scene.

In May, Oakland became the first and only U.S. city to partner with Kiva Zip, with the goal of supporting entrepreneurs who might not otherwise be able to get a loan.

Meet Henry the rabbit, this week’s adoptable animal.

For some baseball fans on Saturday afternoon, the game didn’t end when the Oakland A’s beat the Houston Astros 2-0.

With Mayor’s endorsement in hand, Oakland hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics makes their way out of the underground.

The Oakland Zoo opened a new center dedicated to conserving the rich variety of wildlife in California and beyond.

Meet Dorothea, this week’s adoptable animal.