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Tag: Temescal

Posted inRoad Safety

Oakland wants to add parking meters to these 7 neighborhoods

Avatar photo by Jose Fermoso Oct. 25, 2023, 1:48 p.m.Oct. 26, 2023, 3:52 p.m.

The city plans to create 400 new metered parking spots from West Oakland to Redwood Heights.

Gabriel (left) and Efrain Escobar (right) inside Efrain’s shop, Escobar Tailors, in Pleasant Hill.
Posted inBusiness

Listen: For this Bolivian father and son, tailoring is a way of life

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas March 23, 2023, 4:00 p.m.March 23, 2023, 2:43 p.m.

Gabriel and Efrain Escobar are continuing the family tradition at their shops in Oakland and Pleasant Hill.

Posted inBusiness

Owners of Rent-A-Relic, North Oakland’s quirky car rental agency, reflect on 30 years of business

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas Aug. 26, 2022, 9:23 a.m.Aug. 26, 2022, 9:48 a.m.

With its iconic dinosaur mascot and niche market, the Temescal company has managed to outlast giant national competitors.

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Kingfish team to reopen Oakland hot dog landmark Original Kasper’s

by Risa Nye June 29, 2022, 9:06 a.m.June 29, 2022, 9:06 a.m.

The eye-catching restaurant has been closed since 2003, but if all goes well it will be slinging Chicago-style dogs again this fall.

Posted inBusiness

Sagrada, a North Oakland spiritual shop, looks to the future

Ricky Rodas headshot by Ricky Rodas May 23, 2022, 9:00 a.m.May 24, 2022, 6:10 p.m.

As owners Mary and Carlo Busby get ready to retire, they reflect on 28 years of business in Temescal.

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