Discover the perfect dog park for you and adventurous pooch and explore the wonders of Oakland’s urban wildlands. Oakland’s Park, Recreation and Youth Development offers multiple fenced dog play areas; on-leash areas; and off-leash parks - including Estuary Park; Glenn Daniel/King Estate; Park…
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Often when we tell people that we’re hiking fairytale forests in Oakland, there’s a collective eye-rolling. Oakland, they think, is so urban . But there’s a reason Oakland was named the #1 Greenest City in the United States in 2026! Just 20 minutes from downtown, up in the Oakland Hills, groves of…
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As we mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Black Panther Party, for me it is both deeply personal and profoundly historic. In 1966, my late husband, Dr. Huey P. Newton, cofounded the Party with Bobby Seale in Oakland. Responding to the reality of police brutality, poverty, and systemic…
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Oakland has been named #1 food city in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler two years running, and its Latin American food scene is a big reason why. For Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked eight Oakland chefs to share their stories and shout out another Hispanic or Latin Spot in town they love. Nelson…
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From August 25 through August 27, representatives from Visit Oakland, The Unity Council, the City of Oakland, Oakland Roots and Soul, and more made their way down south to witness the making of a 34-foot-tall Catrina sculpture, handcrafted by master artisans and destined for a new home in…
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After an exhilarating event at the Oakland Arena or Coliseum, the perfect way to unwind and extend the experience is to relax at one of the top hotels nearby. Whether you're seeking luxurious comfort, convenient proximity, or a blend of both, the hotels surrounding the Oakland Arena offer an array…
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🎧 Listen to the BIGBANG Oakland Concert Guide After 20 years of music, memories, iconic performances and many songs that have permanently lived in our heads, BIGBANG is bringing their XX : COSMOS World Tour to the Oakland Coliseum for two nights only: Friday, September 4 and Saturday…
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Formerly an unincorporated neighborhood, “Fruit Vale,” was established by Oakland settler and horticulturist, abolitionist and Quaker, Henderson Luelling. What we now called Fruitvale wasn’t always a mostly Latinx neighborhood. Contrary to what some might think, the first Latinx Oakland…
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This East Oakland neighborhood was once called 'Brays' and 'Fruit Vale' thanks to the cherry and apricot orchards which could be found in the neighborhood before what we now know as Fruitvale became incorporated in 1909. Now, 110 years later, you can still find an abundance of fruits and…
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In the captivating world of culinary arts, chefs often draw inspiration from their diverse backgrounds, infusing their dishes with flavors that reflect their cultural heritage. Enter Chef Nelson German, a talented Afro Latino chef who has captivated the culinary scene with his innovative approach to…
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