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The City of Oakland firefighters’ union voted to approve a new contract with the city Thursday, a deal they say will save the city close to $30 million over three years by cutting firefighters’ salaries, among other concessions. All five of the city unions approved contracts with the city this week, helping shave off $23 million from a $58-million budget gap. All unions agreed to give back approximately nine percent in compensation, according to Mayor Jean Quan. Along with the…
The patch on John Tulloch’s black hat has the insignia from the final mission of the Discovery space shuttle—a stitched picture of a shuttle blasting off into the stars, with a tail of red flames following, against a dark blue half-globe in the background. He’s wearing a black polo shirt like the ones worn by NASA mission control operators in Houston, the pin on his collar is for the current mission, and the blue astronaut suit his three-year old son…
Checking out tools here is as easy as checking out a library book. With nearly 3,000 tools available for loan, including books and how-to videos, it’s a DIY heaven for crafty and inspired Oaklanders.
For 10 years, Rachel Saunders made jam on the side, mostly for friends. Then, she said, making jam “sort of became more of a hobby.” But ultimately it became North Oakland’s Blue Chair Fruit Company — see how they make one of their artisan marmalades.
Every Wednesday, Oakland North publishes a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by Jesse Furrow of a tile mosaic near Lake Merritt.
Following a launch party on Friday evening, the Oakland-based apparel company Oaklandish is going to formally open its first retail store to the public on Wednesday.
Oakland North is continuing with our feature. Every Tuesday, Oakland Animal Services will spotlight an “Animal of the Week” that’s up for adoption at their facility. This week it’s Michael: Michael is one of 21 rabbits neglected by their previous owner that were rescued. His health has been restored and he’s enjoying his newfound freedom. Go here to read about the rescue of Michael and the other rabbits. Visit Oakland Animal Services at 1101 29th Avenue, Oakland, CA and ask to…
Although there were no Fourth of July fireworks this year in Jack London Square, the daytime event called the July 4th Festival of Family Fun still attracted a lot of parents and children with a giant slide, petting zoo, hula hoop dancing, bounce houses and the amazing “Bubble Man.”
Happy Independence Day to all of our readers! If you’re looking for something fun to do in Oakland or nearby, check out a few of the public events that will be going on today.