Nothing yet from the mare’s mouth, but I had a couple well-connected people tell me Friday afternoon that Libby Schaaf is starting preparations for a mayoral run. It’s hard to gauge political ramifications with ranked-choice voting, but a run by Schaaf could swing some money and volunteer energy away from Joe Tuman.  Running would be […]

The monthly two-for-one at Oakland’s Breads of India on Clay Street begins August 25. A little mughlai biryani or fish tikka, maybe a cocktail from the bar and a light comedy flick from India? This month’s four-course menu features old Delhi dishes and the movie Cheeni Kum (“Less Sugar”). $40 per person. 7 p.m.

This Tuesday the 9th at 7pm at The Trappist, a convergence of massive proportions, The West Coast Debut of Evil Twin Brewing, Official Wet Dream US release, Taco Tuesday & The Official Trappist Patio Opening! We will be pouring beer on the Patio (not actually on the patio itself but into your glass). Bottles of pretty […]

I like Neko Case and I have a book by one of the contributors right here on my bookshelf, so I am passing this editors’ press release because they’re setting up shop in Oakland: Alibi, a new magazine focused on literature and rock & roll, will launch this winter in Oakland. Published using a mix […]

Church might not be the first place you think of spending a Thursday night but saints and sinners: Enjoy live music, complimentary appetizers and a beautiful lake view every 3rd Thursday, August through October (8/18; 9/15; 10/20). 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm on the Plaza of the Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St (@Grand […]

Swan’s Market usually closes at 6 p.m. but Cosecha Cafe is having a Mezcal dinner Aug. 20 beginning 7:30 p.m. Here’s the basics from the press release: The tasting dinner includes three mezcal varities from Oaxacan artisan producer Pierde Almas and a   discussion about the history and techniques of production in the region. Chef Dominica Salomon will […]

Read the latest developments in Oakland’s desire to build a new stadium.

It took me forever to get this up here but just wanted to let you know there is a new cafe on Grand Avenue and it looks splendid. Boot and Shoe Service very quietly expanded into the old Di Bartolo’s and opened about two weeks ago now. The cafe is open until 3 p.m. for […]

See BART video that provides a partial view of the July 3, 2011 officer involved shooting on the platform of the Civic Center/UN Plaza BART Station.  Today BART said it released the platform video, which contains what happened moments before the shooting, which killed 45-year-old Charles Hill.  But I still can’t find it online.

This from the OON network: Isaac Cronin and Julia Fry, the consultants EBALDC hired to recruit new businesses for Swan’s Market, want to try again with a produce stand — but with more neighbor input first. You can contact them at icpr1@sbcglobal.net or 415-717-4455. They will also be at the Aug. 24 Old Oakland Neighbors meeting, 7pm […]