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Owner of beloved Oakland bookstore makes comeback with community support
OAKLAND -- The owner of a beloved neighborhood bookstore in Oakland's Montclair Village is turning to the community for help as she recovers from a health battle and challenging post-pandemic retail environment. Kathleen Caldwell has loved reading books since she was a child, but she never imagined she would inherit a bookstore. But 19 years ago, Caldwell's life took a twist when she started working for "A Great Good Place for Books." The store's owner asked Caldwell if she would take over if anything ever happened to her. She agreed, never thinking it would happen. But six months later, her...
Does the Future of ADUs Involve Solar Power?
As the nation navigates the best way to deal with a housing crisis, multiple local governments have embraced an easy-to-implement measure: making it easier for homeowners to build more homes on their land. Cities and states across the nation have legalized the building of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs — a measure that allows for second homes to be built to house additional family members, renters and more.
Defenders of Del Puerto Canyon Stand Firm
Christopher Quock has a Master’s Degree in Entomology from San Francisco State University. His job history there includes work in research and as a teaching assistant. He’s a volunteer defender of Del Puerto Canyon, where a remarkable variety of wildlife and geologic history come together in a natural classroom and science lab. ed.
Orioles desire to keep Athletics’ Mason Miller in bullpen
The highly anticipated head-to-head of 2023 rookie stars Gunnar Henderson and Mason Miller failed to materialize Friday night, making it the marquee potential matchup once again when the Baltimore Orioles and host Oakland Athletics continue their three-game series Saturday afternoon. Henderson got the ball rolling in a positive direction for...
California Says No to Gas Lawn Mowers, Blowers
Do you remember what you were doing three years ago? Three days ago? Three hours ago? Californians now feel the effects of an overreaching regulatory law that bans the sale of new gas-powered devices. In other words, you can still use your old gas-powered lawnmowers and lawn equipment but can't buy new ones.
Albert Suárez holds down A’s as Orioles win for 7th time in 9 games, 3-2
OAKLAND, Calif (AP) — Albert Suárez struck out six over six sharp innings and won back-to-back outings for the first time this season, pitching the Baltimore Orioles past the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Friday night. The right-hander (5-2) surrendered Miguel Andujar’s first-inning home run but settled in to...
Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson secures $5M for expansion of Basic Income Pilot Program for Seniors
As the Chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Human Services, Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson announced the allocation of $5 million to expand California’s Basic Income Pilot Program to cover seniors. Across the state, a number of guaranteed income pilot projects have been launched to give money directly to underserved...
Kenneth Rainin Foundation invites applications for Early Care Spaces program
The Kenneth Rainin Foundation invites applications for Early Care Spaces, an annual program which aims to support organizations promoting early language and literacy development for Oakland, California, children from birth to five years old. Through the program, grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded support organizations promoting early language...
Newsom signs law requiring California high-schoolers to take financial literacy class
High school students in California soon will have another graduation requirement to get a diploma: financial literacy. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2927, which requires a semester-long personal finance education course to graduate. The proposed new law requires schools to offer the course by the 2027-28 school year and make it a graduation requirement by 2030-31.
Plank at Jack London Square offers summertime specials on food and games
Bocce, a beer garden and arcade games by the waterfront — they’re classic summertime fun. You’ll find them at Jack London Square, at a venue called plank, which is now offering summertime specials. It all adds up to a Staycation destination. With 50,000 square feet, plank also...
Sarale Secures Non-Wing Victory, Salmon Shines in Super 600: California Speedweek Highlights
Caden Sarale, Mattix Salmon, Brycen Roush, and Heston Stepps emerged as winners on the third night of the California Speedweek at Delta Speedway in Stockton. Caden Sarale snagged his ninth career Speedweek win in the Non-Wing category. Brycen Roush claimed victory in the Restricted contest, pocketing $500 and the wooden...
The Anti Police-Terror Project Demands Action Amid Financial Crisis in Oakland
OAKLAND, CA – After the COVID-19 crisis and the completion of budget adjustments, theAnti Police-Terror Project (APTP), in a recently released statement, charged Oakland’s financial stability remains in crisis while the police budget continues to grow. Deputy Director of APTP, James Burch, argued, “The city’s decision to sell...
CA Film Maker Introduces ‘Faces Of Death’ To World 46 Yrs Ago
In 1978 a film was released to select theaters in the United States that shocked viewers to such extremes it ultimately became banned in several countries. Those who grew up in the seventies and eighties might have owned a copy of the film on VHS and watched it with great anxiety among friends.
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