Our partners at The Bay Citizen took note of the long-awaited demolition of the former Oak Knoll Naval Medical Center in the East Oakland Hills. Built in 1942, it was once a center for the health care and treatment of active duty military and veterans alike. The hospital was closed in 1996 and the property purchased by a developer for conversion into homes, shops and condominiums. On Friday, April 8, TBC reporter Adithya Sambamurthy captured its implosion, created by 800 pounds of dynamite.

Cesar Cruz, leader of YMCA of the East Bay’s Homies Empowerment program, received the Jefferson Award for his innovative work with East Oakland youth.

California budget cuts will hit low-income families hard, but we can make a small but important difference to keep water rates affordable in the East Bay.

All we can say is wow – there’s something for everyone this week in Oakland. Check out the best local events calendar around, and share with your friends.

Despite the shocking details of King’s murder in Memphis by James Earl Ray, and the aftermath of nationwide riots, Oakland was surprisingly quiet. Why? Could it have been the influence of Oakland’s own Black Panther Party?

If you are close to losing your home or know someone who is, California has four NEW Housing Finance programs that can provide direct assistance to help prevent foreclosure.

Here’s the newest, hours-old dance video from Oakland’s own TURF FEINZ and YAK Films (an original project of YouthUprising in East Oakland). This group pioneered the “turf dance” style that is now sweeping the entire planet. In this video, dancer Dreal (star of the famous RIP memorial “Dancin’ in the Rain” video dedicated to his brother Rich, who had been killed in a car accident on that same corner– just the night before) expresses himself with his body.