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In Alameda County, while 38 percent of Native American foster children were placed with families, 30 percent were placed in non-Indian homes. Only 3 percent were placed with Native American families other than their own.
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…
It may not be in Oakland, but North Oakland residents have a new library branch at their disposal. The new South Branch of the Berkeley Public Library re-opened for business last Monday.
Available space, low real estate prices, access to talent pools like U.C. Berkeley and an attractive urban vibe all draw new tech startups—outshining drawbacks like crime and a troubled school system that still challenge the city.
The Oakland at work series documents the workers who physically keep the city running.
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…
Red caution tape cordons off the sidewalk where Eric Wright and his crew are working on electrical wires.
Enjoy the photo gallery for our weekly series, The Pulse of Oakland. This week’s featured ZIP code is 94619, which includes the airport, the Oakland Coliseum and more.