wellness
Oakland hosts 8+ free community fitness events throughout July
From Lake Merritt yoga to Fruitvale Zumba, here's where to break a sweat without breaking the bank.
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wellness
Walking Trails Oakland: 5 Routes by Distance
Oakland Parks updated trail ratings in July 2024. Find walking routes near Lake Merritt and Redwood Regional Park matched to your fitness level.
finance
Oakland Workforce Development Board Targets Job Access for All Residents
City programs aim to close employment equity gaps through expanded services and new partnerships from 2026 to 2029.
wellness
Digital Detox Oakland: Phone-Free Hours That Work
Oakland residents are setting device-free evenings to improve sleep. Local wellness groups and libraries share proven phone-free schedules and tracking methods.
news
Three New Restaurants Transform East Bay Dining With Colombian, Bakery Options
These openings in Berkeley, San Ramon and Emeryville along with a Montclair reopening give local communities more convenient access to specialized baked goods, desserts and Colombian plates.
wellness
Oakland Adults Adopt Science-Backed Wind-Down Routines for Better Sleep
Oakland adults are adopting timed evening sequences that researchers link to faster sleep onset and fewer nighttime awakenings.
Politics
Oakland Raises Water, Sewer, Trash Fees in 2026-27 Budget
Oakland residents will see shifts in monthly water, sewer and trash bills after the city council passed the fiscal year budget on June 30.
finance
S&P 500 Drops 1.16% as Global Markets Retreat Sharply
The S&P 500 in USD, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Oakland investors and retirement savings and pension balances.
wellness
Oakland Parks Launches Free Community Fitness Events Throughout July
Oakland parks launch no-cost group workouts in July that draw residents from across neighborhoods looking for accessible exercise options.
finance
S&P 500 rose 1.24% as global markets advance
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Oakland investors and retirement balances.
property
Oakland Renters Struggle as Housing Costs Exceed 30% Income Benchmark
Oakland households weigh the 30 percent income benchmark against rising local rents and ownership costs in neighborhoods from Fruitvale to Temescal.
property
Oakland Homes Linger 48 Days as Sellers Cut Prices 4.8 Percent
Average time to sale has climbed sharply in the East Bay city while vendor price cuts reach 4.8 percent on average.
property
Oakland's Elmhurst prepares for rezoning vote to enable denser housing
East Oakland's Elmhurst area faces a city vote that could clear the way for denser housing and attract new capital by early 2027.
wellness
Oakland Parks Transform Into Pre-Dawn Meditation and Yoga Hubs
Oakland residents are heading to city parks before dawn to practice meditation and yoga amid longer summer daylight hours.
wellness
Oakland Residents Build Mental Strength Through Daily Habits
Oakland residents are turning to brief daily routines to strengthen mental strength during ongoing local pressures.