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Mr. Oakland: December 2009
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009. Blog Mentors,The WNBA, and Fuzzy Hat Shopping. Last Thursday my good friend Tracey. Http:/ diaryofanoaklandshopgirl.blogspot.com/. The Lay Over http:/ www.oaklandlayover.com/. Was a excellent setting for this eclectic mix of project managers, media relations managers, consultants, real estate professionals, artist, and entrprenuers to gather. Its vintage cozy seating, soft ambient lighting, and ever-changing HOT HOT local art provided by BayVAN. Http:/ www.bayvan.org/. Hit her ...
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160th Anniversary reading file — the DTO
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160th Anniversary reading file. April 27, 2012. Oakland was incorporated as a city on May 4, 1852. The City of Oakland and community groups are celebrating the city’s 160th anniversary with a week of events kicking off at Frank Ogawa Plaza at noon today (PDF). But Oaklanders don’t rest on our laurels – new spots and services bloom! Here is your pre-anniversary reading file:. AC Transit approved the long-studied Bus Rapid Transit project. The Food Craft Institute has opened in Jack London Square. It has b...
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Retail roundup in the sunshine — the DTO
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Retail roundup in the sunshine. May 18, 2012. It’s a beautiful day for a walk around Chinatown or a picnic by the Lake. Even while basking the sun, downtown never sits still for long: here is a roundup of recent news about retail and services in the DTO. This weekend bring an Alice in Wonderland-theme book sale. At the Bookmark Bookstore (721 Washington St). BART announces a late-night bus plan serving many of the system’s stations. Although the only planned downtown stop will be Lake Merritt. Daniel sch...
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First Friday, SOBO surfing, and the end of an era in Uptown — the DTO
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First Friday, SOBO surfing, and the end of an era in Uptown. July 6, 2012. Tomorrow is the first anniversary of the Art Murmur’s Saturday Stroll, a quieter gallery hop in the sleepy weekend afternoon. But First Friday’s noise and bustle are fun too, as the warm summer will draw increasing numbers to Telegraph from Uptown to 25th. A new boutique called the Oakland Surf Club. Dr Shabubu, who covered Uptown in taped-up tirades. For breaking DTO news, fan us on Facebook. Have a happy First Friday! Bike to Pl...
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A recovery for Uptown and Oaksterdam — the DTO
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A recovery for Uptown and Oaksterdam. April 20, 2012. On this beautiful day we have nothing but good news for downtown: a new investment and HUB for Oakland, new moves from an important local industry on 4/20, and some flattering television profiles of our favorite neighborhood. A new Hub for Uptown, above Grand. One of these spaces will be occupied by the developing HUB Oakland project. To learn how they expect to continue serving patients and employing Oaklanders. And stoner favorites the Extra Action ...
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2012 June — the DTO
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Posts from — June 2012. The Last Days of a Delicacy. June 29, 2012. It’s the end of June, marking the waning of the earth’s daylight cycle and the end of the first half of the year. In California, it’s also the time that many legislative acts come into effect – none more controversially this year than the foie gras ban. In what folks are calling #foiemaggedon, restaurants and delicatessens are forbidden from selling the traditional European delicacy, starting Sunday. For the truly desperate. Donut Savant...
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Downtown Oakland — the DTO
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Downtown Oakland is the Central Business District of Oakland, California. It is bounded by 23rd Street to the North, the 980 freeway to the West, the waterfront to the South, and Lake Merritt to the East. There are approximately 100,000 jobs and 17,000 residents downtown. More information can be found on Wikipedia. The City of Oakland maintains a page on downtown called MeetDowntownOak.com. The Downtown Association of business improvement districts can be found at DowntownOakland.org. Living in the O.
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She’s a Grand Old Dame — the DTO
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She’s a Grand Old Dame. May 4, 2012. Today we celebrate Oakland’s past – and its future. From the trendy Art Murmur showcase of contemporary art to a conference on preserving California’s historic architecture, today and this weekend offer opportunities to experience the past, the present, and discover and shape the future. Mayor Quan will cap off a week of celebrations. This weekend’s events include:. The California Preservation Foundation annual conference. With movies and events running late into the ...
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Old Oakland is New Again, Again — the DTO
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Old Oakland is New Again, Again. June 1, 2012. But you don’t have to wait for new restaurants to open to enjoy Old Oakland’s many charms. The area is now officially part of the Art Murmur, and on this First Friday the streets will be full. Manifesto Bicycles has departed the neighborhood to expand in its Temescal location, but this evening they will be bringing a stereo on wheels to make a bike party out of Ninth Street. And there are some happenings far Uptown, tonight, too. Check out Diablo Magazine.
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160th Anniversary reading file — the DTO
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160th Anniversary reading file. April 27, 2012. Oakland was incorporated as a city on May 4, 1852. The City of Oakland and community groups are celebrating the city’s 160th anniversary with a week of events kicking off at Frank Ogawa Plaza at noon today (PDF). But Oaklanders don’t rest on our laurels – new spots and services bloom! Here is your pre-anniversary reading file:. AC Transit approved the long-studied Bus Rapid Transit project. The Food Craft Institute has opened in Jack London Square. It has b...
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