Local artist Alan Leon continues providing a new vision of Oakland in our cartoon series “Oakland Seen.” This week, the Jack London Square Christmas tree.

Margaret Gordon, who spent a lifetime laboring for environmental causes on behalf of the West Oakland community, finally recieves national recognition for her groundbreaking work.

Did you miss the amazing winter solstice lunar eclipse last night? You don’t have to wait until 2094, just watch this video. For 72 minutes of eerie totality, an amber light played across the landscape of North America, throwing landscapes into an unusual state of ruddy shadow.

Looking for a way to give back to the community this week? You can help by sharing gifts and food with low income Oaklanders through one of these charities.

Oakland’s neediest will be served at two unusual events this weekend: a shopping spree and a beauty makeover. Information to attend, volunteer or donate is here.

More than five weeks after Derrick Jones was shot and killed by two Oakland police officers near his own barber shop, his family remains unsupported. Jones’ November 8th killing occurred after two officers were dispatched regarding a domestic violence complaint. As officers Eriberto Perez-Angeles and Omar Daza-Quiroz approached, they saw Jones running away while holding [...]

Near the corner of Fruitvale and E.14th St (all right, International Blvd) OaklandSeen was on hand at the holiday open house of local artist Favianna Rodriguez. Fashion ensued.

Favianna Rodriquez, artist and activist, speaks from her Oakland home about the upcoming Dream Act vote in the US Senate.

The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, or “DREAM Act”, would allow undocumented youth immigrants to legalize their status in the US.

We are pleased to present the eighth installment of our exclusive cartoon series, “Oakland Seen” by local artist Alan Leon, depicting his celebratory vision of Oakland’s unique landscape.