Lake Merritt

11/10/2025 10:01:32 PM

Beloved Lake Merritt Gathering Spot Hit With New Safety Rules

Lake Merritt's Popular Gathering Spot Faces New Rules Following Shooting IncidentThe vibrant, grassy area near the "El Camino" sculpture on the shores of Lake Merritt, a cherished hub for community ev...

2/20/2025 11:36:45 PM

Oakland to Honor 4-Year-Old with New Bikeway After Tragic 2023 Collision

Oakland to Honor 4-Year-Old Girl with New Bikeway DedicationIn a heartfelt tribute to a young life tragically cut short, Oakland has announced plans to name a new bikeway after a 4-year-old girl who l...

7/18/2024 9:56:19 PM

Discover the Oakland Neighborhood BART Skips Over: Residents Fight for a New Station

Transforming Oakland: The Fight for a New BART Station in San Antonio The far end of 14th Avenue in East Oakland, where the street meets East 8th between an old Burger King restaurant and the BART tr...

8/9/2025 3:13:48 PM

Casual carpool returns to Lake Merritt August 12—beat traffic and connect with commuters!

The Casual Carpool Returns to Lake Merritt Starting August 12A beloved Bay Area tradition is making a comeback: the casual carpool system will resume operations at Lake Merritt on August 12. This info...

12/3/2024 11:11:24 PM

Tragic Loss Sparks Promise of Safer Streets: Oakland's Bike Lane Delayed by Budget Woes

Promises on Wheels: The Battle for Safe Bike Lanes in Oakland In a city where cycling is not just a hobby but a vital mode of transportation, the tragic death of a child has sparked a promise from ci...

7/18/2024 11:00:00 PM

Meet Hank, the iconic pelican of Lake Merritt, ready to steal the spotlight with her closeup moment

Discover the Heartwarming Story of Hank, the Beloved Pelican of Lake Merritt If you've spent time at Oakland's jewel, Lake Merritt, you may have noticed a peculiar sight: one, maybe two people hand-f...

3/16/2026 9:18:28 PM

Evening Classes & Community Gathering Both Postponed This Week

GNTC Evening Classes Halted Following County MeetingA local technical college has suspended its evening course offerings at one campus, a decision that followed a gathering of county commissioners whe...

3/16/2026 3:15:05 PM

Trump Reveals Push for New Coalition to Secure Strait of Hormuz

Trump Proposes International Coalition to Secure Hormuz StraitFormer U.S. President Donald Trump stated he has asked seven countries to join a coalition aimed at policing the Strait of Hormuz, a criti...

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3/16/2026 3:14:20 PM

Gas prices just hit a painful eight-month high. Here's why.

Drivers Face Steepest Fuel Costs in Months as National Average SoarsA sudden and sharp climb in gasoline prices is squeezing household budgets across the United States, pushing the national average to...