Ford-sponsored bike sharing program coming to Oakland next spring
Bike-sharing hits Oakland courtesy of Ford Motor Co.
Environment
Oakland’s plan to prevent wildfires in Oakland Hills faces challenges
City of Oakland plans to reduce plants that can fuel fire and create a more accessible pathway for emergency vehicles, but there's opposition.
New bill increases funding for low-income communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
A new California Assembly Bill could bring more clean tech jobs to Oakland and reduce pollution.
Mars Experience Bus brings virtual reality to Oakland youth
On September 9, the Mars Experience Bus made its first California stop on its long national tour at the Chabot Space and Science Center in Oakland to share with children a virtual reality experience of...
Protesters rally in Oakland against the Dakota Access Pipeline
Protestors rallied in Frank H. Ogawa Plaza on Tuesday against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Evercharge: Smarter solutions for smarter cars
Electric vehicle charging gets easier in apartment garages.
Oakland Pride organizers hope to have all-time high attendance this year
The people of Oakland are set to celebrate their annual Pride festival on Sunday, September 11. This will be Oakland’s seventh annual Pride festival and third annual parade since the event returned in 2008. This...
Audubon Society rescues heron and egret chicks in downtown Oakland
The Golden Gate Audubon Society and Oakland Zoo have teamed up to rescue baby birds that have fallen from their nests. Watch members on a heron rescue mission in downtown Oakland.
“Dogtown Redemption” documentary shines spotlight on local recyclers
“Dogtown Redemption,” a documentary film shot over seven years in West Oakland, follows the lives of three local shopping cart recyclers.
Tales of Two Cities Episode 7: Loss
In this week’s episode of the Tales of Two Cities podcast, hosts Brad Bailey and Matt Beagle will be discussing loss, and stories about people moving on when something or someone important is taken...
Oakland Zoo celebrates Earth Day
The celebration took place on Saturday, April 23, when thousands of visitors flooded through the park’s gates to watch the animals and observe the performance by Trapeze Arts Inc., a circus arts school in West...
Oakland’s Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue Helps Baby Animals Return to the Wild
Travis is the powerhouse behind the Yggdrasil Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, and if it seems like animals have seeped into every aspect of her life, it’s because, well, they have. She and her late husband founded...
With laws changing, tiny homes may have a big effect on housing
Making space for more people without forcing out existing residents is a key dilemma of the housing crisis, affecting cities across the Bay Area. While large apartment buildings can take years to go up, advocates...
At “Fiber Florist,” a local artist creates everlasting bouquets
In the window display of Vivian Truong’s studio there are rose petals as soft as a newborn’s hair, tulips as vibrantly colored as wild birds, and daffodils as bright as the early morning sun. It...
Artist’s love for driftwood anchors Gneiss Wood in Oakland
Adam Hubenig grew up in Quebec and Ontario, Canada, surrounded by lush forest, hidden brooks and rivers, with access to a secluded cabin where he could completely escape into nature. He moved to Oakland in...
Oakland women rally for Bernie Sanders
A multicultural and multigenerational group of women met to discuss Sen. Bernie Sanders' platform earlier this month in Oakland.
