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2018
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Add Some Culture to Your Food and Your Day The Oakland Museum has a wonderful exhibit right now:The World of Charles and Ray Eames Docent tour, happening on Saturday, December 1st, 2018, 12 pm. I remember first hearing about their work when I was taking design courses at San Francisco State. Som...
11/30/2018
Meet the España FamilyNew Story Charity Update "Help Others achieve their dreams, and you will achieve yours." - Les Brown I wrote a blog back in 2017 about helping New Story Charity build a home for a family in Mexico: https://activerain.com/blogsview/5119661/new-story-charity-builds-homes-an...
11/29/2018
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Things to do in Oakland December 1, 2018 Holiday Caroling on Lake MerrittWhat an amazing event! Families can enjoy a “water sleigh ride” on Lake Merritt. Add to that some hot cider and deliciously baked cookies before your voyage. Experience a unique view of Oakland as your Water Sleigh glides pa...
11/28/2018
Oakland is becoming known as a food mecca, and sometimes called the Brooklyn of New York. When I first moved to Oakland over 20 years ago, we always had to cross the Bay Bridge in search for an amazing restaurant. Fast forward to today, new restaurants are opening all over the East Bay and one of...
11/26/2018
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2018 was dubbed as the most destructive wildfire season on record in California. It has also been the deadliest the state has ever recorded, incinerating the town of Paradise and displacing more than 50,000 residents as other blazes continued to rage farther south. As the fires continue, the air ...
11/20/2018
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Things to do in Oakland November 30, 2018 Jack London Square Tree Lighting CeremonyRing in the holiday season with Jack London Square's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony!Share in a magical evening on the Oakland waterfront with holiday music performed by local musicians and art groups. Free to attend...
11/18/2018
Monthly Market Activity for Single Family Homes in Castro Valley The Median Sale Price for homes in Castro Valley during October was $761,000 with the highest number of units sold in the $1m-1.49m price range. The bay area continues to be a popular place to call home. If you are ready to search ...
11/13/2018
Monthly Market Activity for Single Family Homes in Hayward The Median Sale Price for homes in Hayward during October was $701,750 with the highest number of units sold in the $600k-$699k price range. The bay area continues to be a popular place to call home. If you are ready to search for your n...
11/12/2018
Monthly Market Activity for Single Family Homes in San Leandro The Median Sale Price for homes in San Leandro during October was $680,000 with the highest number of units sold in the $600k-$699k price range. The bay area continues to be a popular place to call home. If you are ready to search fo...
11/11/2018
Monthly Market Activity for Single Family Homes in Alameda The Median Sale Price for homes in Alameda during October was $1,105,000 with the highest number of units sold in the $1m-1.49m price range. The bay area continues to be a popular place to call home. If you are ready to search for your n...
11/10/2018