The Oakland-based author expresses his gay identity through his spiritual practice — and finds companionship along the way.

Nineteen facts behind the most important budget session of the year. This list answers what is being considered and the official process to decide. Must read.

On the 40th anniversary of the gay rights movement, we celebrate the LGBT leaders, families, and organizations bringing new meaning to pride in Oakland.

Oakland provides the backdrop for a young family’s explorations of the good life and a haven of tolerance and diversity for families headed by lesbian spouses.

The writer, her wife and two children enjoy the sights and sounds of Oakland, while avoiding the crowds in San Francisco celebrating the annual Pride Festival.

Walk Oakland Bike Oakland is partnering with several local organizations to create “Oaklavía,”– a “Sunday Street”s recreation event in our city modeled after the “Ciclovía” that originated in Bogotá, Colombia.

With thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in the Oakland Army Base project, the Revive Oakland! Coalition calls on developers to create jobs for Oaklanders

Oakland’s general fund still faces a $11.7 million shortfall next year, despite personnel and service cuts, inter-fund transfers, and some new revenue sources.

This week’s OaklandSeen. Aimee Allison gets the scoop on the city’s plan to cut officers, the problems with pensions and racial tensions emerging around language access. With Alex Gronke, publisher of Oakbook.com. Aired on KPFA’s Morning Show. Produced by Esther ManillaOaklandSeen 06182010

Five hundred protesters at the Port of Oakland prevented the unloading of an Israeli ship for 24 hours, highlighting a deadly attack on a humanitarian flotilla.