Posts Tagged ‘Dimond District’
Election 2020: Oakland organizations drumming up engagement early
It’s a Wednesday night and the crowd at the Oakland Public Library in the Dimond District is buzzing. The facilitator rings a green cowbell. “Get ready for your first date. You have five minutes,” she says over the PA in the corner. The daters rush to their assigned tables, some stopping to lift a last…
Read MoreDimond library hosts spooky fun for kids
On Halloween the weekly story time was filled with spooky stories, songs and a ‘mystery box’ activity.
Read MoreOakland by the ZIP code: Photos from the 94602
Enjoy this week’s photo gallery for The Pulse of Oakland project—this week’s featured ZIP code is 94602 in East Oakland. The area includes the Dimond district, Glenview, Oakmore and more!
Read MoreAlameda County promotes walking, biking to local schools
“I like how this plant feels,” said Devynn Meleg, 7, as she paused to investigate a silver bush during her morning walk. “It feels so weird!” Her mother Brett, watching with a smile, wore a bright yellow vest with reflective strips and a “Safe Routes to School” logo printed on its front. Along their walk,…
Read MoreCommunity Photo of the Week: In The Dimond
Oakland North is continuing with our feature. Every week, we will publish a photo submitted by one of our readers. This week’s photo is by Timothy Chapman.
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