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2020 December

2020 December, Guest Post · November 30, 2020

From Vietnam to the Land of Opportunity

by Marcia Lam – I was born in North Vietnam. In February 1978, as property was being confiscated and relations with China were deteriorating, my parents (like thousands of other ethnic Chinese) decided to leave with their four kids (ages 8, 6, 4, and 2) plus one in my mom’s tummy. We were accompanied by […]

2020 December, C. J. Hirschfield · November 30, 2020

Festival at the Lake: The Early Years

by C. J. Hirschfield – Gather ‘round, young‘uns, while I tell you the story of a magical event that was born way back in the early eighties, the likes of which we haven’t seen here in Oakland since. It was billed as a multicultural extravaganza, with art-making, foods, sports, art, dance, a flower show—and music. […]

2020 December, Guest Post · November 30, 2020

From Gujarat to Lakeshore: Living the American Dream

by the Patel family – In Gujarat, India, Jessie’s family tended to a sugarcane and rice farm, which may help explain why she still loves working in her garden. In 1974, when still a teenager, she emigrated to the United States along with her parents and four siblings in search of better economic opportunities and […]

2020 December, C. J. Hirschfield · November 30, 2020

David Gans: Every Silver Lining’s Got a Touch of Grey

by C. J. Hirschfield – Pre-pandemic, you’d find local singer/songwriter/producer/author/Grateful Dead historian David Gans on the road approximately 80 days a year. He’s been a performer for half a century,  and has done live concerts in 45 out of 50 states. But if you think that sheltering in place has in any way slowed down his […]

2020 December, Kira Pascoe, Lakeshore - Lake Park News · November 30, 2020

Lakeshore Home for the Holidays

by Kira Pascoe – November was a pivotal month giving much of Oakland a burst of homegrown pride as we continue to weather the challenges of 2020. Oakland native Kamala Harris, daughter of two immigrants, is the first South Asian, African American, and female vice-president-elect (that is three firsts!). December’s blog celebrates the beautiful diversity right here […]

2020 December, Grand Avenue Merchant News, Ken Katz · November 30, 2020

Grand Avenue Business Report – December 2020

WALDEN POND – New hours for browsing will be 10 am–7 pm every day beginning December 1st. Rare Book Room (where the Splash Pad Neighborhood Forum held its very first meeting in 1999) open Noon – 5 pm Friday through Monday. Now carrying popular adult board games and puzzles, which have witnessed a revival due […]

2020 December, Dan Foster, Farmers Market · November 30, 2020

Farmers Market Update – December 2020

by Dan Foster – The Native American Health Center will be providing free Covid testing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to anyone–no appointment or insurance needed–the first three Saturdays of December.  We have been able to find space for some of our Category 3 Artisans (Jewelry & Clothing) to sell for the holidays. Attached is […]

2020 December, Sheila McCormick · November 30, 2020

Movies Free With an Oakland Library Card

by Sheila McCormick – For more than thirty years I have been keeping a running list of quirky, or funny, or in-some-way amazing movies to recommend to friends. Some are available on the standard streaming services such as Amazon and Netflix, so do check there first if you already subscribe. If you don’t have a streaming […]

2020 December, Eric Hughes, Grand Lake Neighbors NC · November 30, 2020

Grand Lake Neighbors Meeting Summary – December 2020

by Eric Hughes – At the November 2020 meeting, we were introduced to Officer Milagro Loyola, our new Community Resource Officer (CRO) for beat 16. Loyola’s short-term priority will be to meet neighbors and to schedule a couple of CPTED (“Community Protection Through Environmental Design“) walks. CPTED walks are organized by OPD for either neighbors […]

2020 December, Ashley Ragus, Cleveland Heights NC · November 30, 2020

Cleveland Heights Neighborhood Council Meeting Summary

by Ashley Ragus – At the November Cleveland Heights Neighborhood Council meeting, the theme was community safety. Community members participated in a survey about Neighborhood Council Priorities and identified safety as a primary focus area.  One way the NC will address this is with safety walks planned over the next few months when the community […]

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