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February 11th, 2012
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Oakland Geology
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Heritage in a dynamic place

I gave my talk last night to the Oakland Heritage Alliance and I think it turned out well. I tried to talk about our geology not on its own terms, but weighted toward its relevance in Oakland’ ...
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posted on
November 16th, 2011
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A Better Oakland
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Oakland

Celebrate 100 years of suffrage on Sunday

There is way too much crazy fun stuff going on in Oakland this weekend! Tonight, we’ve got grown-ups night at Fairyland plus The Coup is playing at the Oakland Museum. Saturday is the Black C ...
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posted on
November 16th, 2011
from
A Better Oakland
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Oakland

Greg McConnell: Oakland Shines at Jobs and Housing Coalition Legacy Event

This guest post was written by Gregory McConnell, President and CEO of the Jobs and Housing Coalition, which represents major businesses in Oakland. Oakland shined at the September 21st Jobs and Ho ...
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posted on
November 16th, 2011
from
A Better Oakland
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Oakland

Marathon headaches for bus riders during the Oakland Running Festival

At tonight’s meeting, the AC Transit Board of Directors will continue their ongoing discussions about hiring a permanent General Manager (PDF), adopt a timeline and plan for their redistricti ...
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posted on
November 16th, 2011
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A Better Oakland
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Oakland

Open Thread

Want to talk about something I haven’t brought up? Do it here. You can find the previous open thread here.
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posted on
November 16th, 2011
from
A Better Oakland
based in
Oakland

Is Good Vibrations a good fit for Lakeshore?

Remember the fireworks last December when an application for an adult entertainment shop in Uptown came before the Oakland Planning Commission? KTOP viewers have a sequel in store tomorrow! At thei ...
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posted on
November 16th, 2011
from
A Better Oakland
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Oakland

Rethinking Parking this week in Oakland

So, as I mentioned yesterday, the most interesting item on the City Council Committee agendas was the Community and Economic Development Committee’s discussion of the City’s follow-up t ...
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posted on
November 16th, 2011
from
A Better Oakland
based in
Oakland

Oakland City Council returns from summer break

Wow. I can’t believe how fast summer went by! It feels like recess just started a week ago. Alas, in reality, it’s been quite a bit more than one week. Recess is over, and starting toda ...
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posted on
November 16th, 2011
from
A Better Oakland
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Oakland

Greg McConnell: Is Oakland Worth It?

This guest post was written by Gregory McConnell, President and CEO of the Jobs and Housing Coalition, which represents major businesses in Oakland. Many Oakland business people are asking whether ...
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posted on
November 16th, 2011
from
A Better Oakland
based in
Oakland

Open Thread

Want to talk about something I haven’t brought up? Do it here. You can find the previous open thread here.
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