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Want to spruce up your neighborhood? Here's your chance to get money to plant trees - Deadline July 20

Susan Mernit Wed, 11 Jul at 11:45pm

By Oakland Local Editorial Team


If you and your neighbors have any interest in getting funding to plant trees in your neighborhood, this is the program you need to know about.

Stay busy, entertained in Oakland this weekend with diverse mix of celebrations

Susan Mernit Sat, 19 May at 4:47am

From the Oakland Local Editorial Team

Spring is in full swing and the weather is nice, too - need something to do this weekend?

Then check out these stories on events scheduled for Saturday, from morning to night, and for young, old and those in between.

Fox Theater renovation: See the reports

Susan Mernit Mon, 5 Mar at 8:35am

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    • Photo Essay: 'Love Letter to North Oakland'

    Susan Mernit Tue, 13 Dec at 8:44am

    Photo by Jess Watson

    Do you have those days when everything around you seems charged with some extra meaning - or additional beauty - that makes your heart stop for a second? 

    End-of-year Parties: Where to get your holiday on in Oakland

    Susan Mernit Mon, 12 Dec at 8:30am

    What a lot of parties and events are happening in Oakland right now!

    Bay Area girls rock out at showcase this weekend - Erase Errata, Grass Widow featured

    Susan Mernit Fri, 9 Dec at 8:25am

    Erase Errata

    From the OL Editorial Team:

    The Advanced Music Program - AMP - is a new program for advanced teens brought to you by Bay Area Girls Rock Camp and this Sunday, Dec. 11, girls from the program will be showcasing some of their work.

    Pro Arts announces Juried Annual 2012- opening reception Dec. 6

    Susan Mernit Mon, 5 Dec at 7:25am

    Artwork credit: Thomas Pringle, Sisters, ballpoint on matt board, 24 x 20",http://www.proartsgallery.org/exhibitions/2012_ja.php

    From the OL Editorial Team:

    The critically acclaimed Juried Annual presents a survey of the best new work in the Bay Area selected by a juror from the national arts community.

    Oakland Biz Buzz: What's happening around town

    Susan Mernit Sun, 4 Dec at 1:21am

    Plum by Star5112, http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnjoh/6434079809/in/photostream/

    Learn some of the latest goings on with local businesses, shops and entrepreneurs that call Oakland  home.

    What should Mayor Quan's priorities be for Oakland in 2012? Take our survey

    Susan Mernit Fri, 18 Nov at 8:09am

    Mayor Jean Quan at the Oakland Running Festival earlier this year.

    Back in January 2011, we asked you to share you views on what you'd like our new Mayor, Jean Quan, to focus on in the coming year.