Women in Oakland are making moves! Women's History Month is meant to highlight those attributions and give thanks to those who've opened the doors of equality. The following entrepreneurs, listed in alphabetical order, have inspired women from Oakland and beyond, by being an example of excellence in the business industry.
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Oakland has always attracted and embraced creative, innovative people. Here are a few contributions to the pop culture landscape, straight out of Oakland.
In honor of National Travel & Tourism Week we are celebrating the Faces of Travel in Oakland. Here are 5 members of our industry who have been nominated for their dedication to making Oakland a great place to visit.
The Oakland airport is getting busier and we aren't mad about it. Instead of crossing the Bay Bridge into the busy streets of San Francisco, we invite you to stay in Oakland. Your wallet, taste buds, suntan and Instagram account will thank us later.
Kevin Durant... get used to hearing the man's name around The Town a lot. Since choosing to put on a Dubs jersey in 2016, the Warriors have been just that little bit more fun to watch! Here's a list of things you probably didn't know about KD!
Oakland Officials: New progress towards making Lake Merritt Swimmable (April Fools Day Prank)
Today the Lake Merritt Institute has announced the discovery of several new species in the lake which they view as a significant sign of progress of the cleanliness of the lake.
Oakland, not to be outdone by our neighbors to the west, has a longstanding history with Hollywood. Quite a few movies have been filmed here and we've had quite a few actors make it as well. Check out a few of our favorites.
Whether you live and breathe Oakland, are a newbie to our Town scene, or just a movie fanatic, learning that some of your favorite movies were filmed close by is always fun. Here are a few of our favorites, feel free to add these places to your where to take a selfie list.
Once in a while, you might do a double take when you see a familiar face in Oakland. Its not uncommon to run into a famous musician or world-renowned artist on the streets of The Town. Here are a few familiars that you might bump into. '
By Karin Swanson / Matador Network
THERE'S SO MUCH GOING ON IN OAKLAND that using it as a mere stopover en route to somewhere else doesn't make much sense. But you can't look at a map without noticing the city's proximity to a whole host of pretty amazing places. Here are some ideas for which way to point yourself when you're finally ready to leave town, or just looking for an epic day trip.
