The Grand Lake Theater has once again summed up the world situation as many Oaklanders see it.

Oaklander Glynn Washington is host and executive producer of the popular NPR Radio program, Snap Judgment – a national radio program, produced entirely in Oakland, California! Check out this episode #207: “Ka-Ching!” , originally aired March 4, 2011.

The weekend never looked better (or funner) in Oakland. We’re glad to be alive! And glad to spend Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday out and about, celebrating life in the ‘Town we call home.

Our City and State governments have published information about the threat from earthquakes, tsunamis and nuclear radiation leaks here in Oakland. Here is a review of a some useful information, including visuals, to raise awareness to the need for Oaklanders to get up, get informed and get ready for The Big One.

The recent 8.9 earthquake in Japan has left many Oaklanders imagining themselves in the same predicament. Time to practice emergency preparedness in the event of an earthquake or other disaster.

Living as we do, directly atop the Hayward Fault, this week’s events underscored for us the fragility of life, the blessing of being alive, and the awe-inspiring power of nature. Mark Demma aimed his video camera at the Bayside, catching the approach of a tsunami wave as it headed towards the Emeryville shore.

March brings more offerings from Oakland’s entertainment venues. Try something new or enjoy your tried-and-true favorites. Either way, you’ll be “WINNING!” if you spend your time and money in Oakland.

There is a growing movement of concerned citizens organizing to offer aid to these 21st century slaves: children ensnared in prostitution. Allen Temple has founded a group of Streets Disciples to provide support for young people and fragile families who might fall prey to commercial sexual exploitation.

Social media expert Jennifer Heller presents the case study of a venerable Oakland merchant trying to establish a new location, change new offerings and serve the community at the same time.

In Uptown, Hiroko Kurihara founded the 25th Street Collective: an outpost of the slow-life movement where artisans can grow their sustainable businesses in a shared environment and provide a place for artists to come together to make things, re-make things, learn and teach each other.