Many of the 200 people attending a District 1 public safety forum lashed out at city officials.
Tag: North Oakland
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‘We’re reattaching people’: Mobile history project connects neighbors in North Oakland
Led by longtime residents, the project is helping to bridge the past and present in one of Oakland’s most quickly changing areas.
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For Temescal’s only tailor, craft is culture
Bolivian-born Gabriel Escobar’s father, mother, and grandfather were expert tailors. He continues their legacy in his North Oakland shop.
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Owners of Rent-A-Relic, North Oakland’s quirky car rental agency, reflect on 30 years of business
With its iconic dinosaur mascot and niche market, the Temescal company has managed to outlast giant national competitors.
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Sagrada, a North Oakland spiritual shop, looks to the future
As owners Mary and Carlo Busby get ready to retire, they reflect on 28 years of business in Temescal.
