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So you think you know Lake Merritt?

This interactive tests your knowledge on the history of Lake Merritt. See if you’re an Oaklander who knows the roots of one of the city’s most prized landmarks.

In photos: Oakland celebrates the holidays

With the holiday season in full swing, Oakland North decided to take a trip across Oakland and share with its readers some of the decorations, festivities, holiday duties, and acts of goodwill and generosity that its residents are taking part in.

Walkin’ with the dogs

Just couldn’t resist taking a picture of Angela Steele, 26, of Oakland walking her friend’s dogs on Thursday. Milo, Maggie and China are under Steele’s care while her friend is out of town.

Invented in Oakland: the credibility test

Many great inventions claim Oakland as their birthplace, but which ones really hail from here? The Mai Tai? The squeegee? The phone booth? We put some of Oakland’s most famous inventions to the credibility test.