News & Events

“Code for America” & LWV Annual Luncheon invite

Wednesday, May 1. 11:30. 22nd League of Women Voters All-City Luncheon. Jennifer Pahlka, founder of Code for America, will present “Of the People, By the People, For the 21st Century” – how Code of America helps governments work better for everyone with the people and the power of the web. Lunch will also honor LWV’s Making Democracy Work awards. Event is at Jack London Square’s The Pavilion at Scott’s Seafood... Read More

Oakland Marathon March 24

Sunday, March 24, is the Oakland Running Festival.  Oakland Running Festival March 24, 2013 Many streets will be closed at some point between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m., including in the areas of downtown, Fruitvale, Rockridge, Montclair, and West Oakland. Check for bus schedule changes and marathon shuttle schedule: Bus schedule for March 24 marathon and Marathon shuttle schedule. For service to West Oakland BART: bus to West Oakland BART during March... Read More

Neighborhood Artist Randy Colosky in the news

Our neighbor, artist/sculptor Randy Colosky, is a feature interviewee at In The Make. Check it out! See his exhibit at Oakland’s  Chandra Cerrito Contemporary gallery through March 28th.  Read More

Town Hall Meeting Dec 5th

You are invited to your neighborhood District 2 TOWN HALL MEETING with Mayor Jean Quan, District 2 Councilmember Pat Kernighan, and staff from the City of Oakland. Wednesday, December 5. Registration 5:30. Program 6:00 – 8:30 pm. Edna Brewer Middle School gym. (3748-13th Ave; enter on Excelsior.) RSVP to 510-238-3141 or rsvp2mjq@gmail.com Learn what OPD is doing about crime in your neighborhood. Hear about the state of the City. Voice your concerns... Read More

1-866-40-EBMUD to report a broken water pipe

EBMUD says “if you see water flooding a street in your neighborhood, call and report it to EBMUD at 1-866-40-EBMUD. Temporary water outages and traffic delays may occur when crews repair or replace a pipe.” Call 1-866-403-2683.  Read More