Montclair Village safety ambassador pilot program deemed successful
The city of Oakland funded security guards to patrol the streets of the shopping and business district during the holidays.
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Berkeley’s Orenstein shares lessons learned from knitting in latest book
"Unraveling" is about so much than just the finer points of shearing sheep and making sweaters.
Outdoor Afro founder expands her message with new book
Rue Mapp, founder of Outdoor Afro, has released 'Nature Swagger,' a book of stories and photos celebrating nature's inclusivity.
Ring in East Bay’s new year with comedy, music, light shows and more
Alameda, Oakland, Piedmont and Walnut Creek offer entertainment and activities for the young and old to welcome 2023.
Alameda’s St. George marks 40 years of letting spirits tell their stories
The artisan distillery has a solid, award-winning reputation for introducing experimental, revolutionary ideas, methods and materials applied to old-world distilling techniques and practices.
Oakland’s Montclair Library branch manager keen to ramp up operations
Mahate Osborn says programs centered on the diverse needs and wants of the facility's users are a priority for her.
Montclair Village eagerly awaits next week’s 20th Holiday Stroll
Merchants are excited after the last few years of pandemic-related restrictions to open up in significant ways.
Montclair gym CRUfit adapts well to survive pandemic measures
Their virtual and outdoor classes launched during the COVID-19 pandemic are now integral to the expansion of and huge murals in the club’s back patio.
For Chabot space center’s creative director, exhibits always evolving
Corado, who interned at L.A.'s Getty Center, brings her approach to the Oakland hills museum's interactive displays.
How Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library beat the odds of COVID
The group led an effort to pass a city sales tax for its new facility and even during the lockdown raised a huge amount of funds.