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Veterans and their families from throughout the East Bay gathered aboard the USS Hornet on November 11th, 2009 to celebrate Veterans Day. They celebrated the freedoms fought for by America’s armed forces, honored the fallen with a moment of silence and–with a single bugle playing Taps–remembered those killed at Fort Hood the prior week.
Tons of steel, billions of dollars–the Bridge renovation by the numbers. Audioslides by Shannon Service.
Many Oakland residents believe if the Athletics leave, they take pride and identity with them. [This video report is no longer available.]
By STEVE SALDIVAR Youth learn critical life skills at the annual So You Think You Can Hoop basketball tournament. [This video report is no longer available.]
By AYAKO MIE and SHILANDA WOOLRIDGE Oakland residents were out in full force at the San Francisco Pride Parade. They shared their thoughts on pride and what it would mean to have a city wide pride celebration in Oakland.
Every Friday night this summer, Linden Street Dance Studio will come out to Jack London Square and teach free dancing lessons. Everything from Salsa to Swing. They bring the dance floor, you bring the smooth moves. This Friday night, they will be providing free classes on the Tango. [This video report is no longer available.]
By AYAKO MIE & SHILANDA WOOLRIDGE Party goers enjoyed music, food, local artists, fashion designers and restaurants that promoted Oakland’s image as fun, hip and revolutionary.
The Uptown District puts on a Fair on Telegraph between West Grand Ave. and 16th. [This multimedia report is no longer available.]
By SHILANDA WOOLRIDGE The Uptown Oakland Walking Tour delighted art deco and architecure fans alike.