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December 2016

Celebrate the holiday season at Jack London Square on Friday, December 2 with a festive tree lighting ceremony on the Oakland waterfront from 5 to 7 p.m. More...

With Halloween and Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, I guess it's fair to say that the holiday season is upon us. More...

Leave your mid-week blues at the dock and come out for a rejuvenating, twilight sail on San Francisco Bay. More...

While it may seem unassuming, the California newt might be one of the most underrated amphibians to inhabit the Golden State. More...

On a recent ride from San Francisco to Oakland, we spotted a number of fellow travelers carrying these two fine illustrated tomes. More...

Three Oakland businesses-worker-owned grocery store Mandela Foods Cooperative, janitorial supply provider Starline Supply Company and plumbing services contractor Pipe Spy Inc.-were showcased last month by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their efforts to reduce energy consumption and minimize pollution. More...

Sonoma County's charming communities are chock full of fascinating destinations for locals and visitors alike. More...

If you've been enjoying your daily commute on a Golden Gate Ferry-a calming environment with majestic views of the Bay Area-it might not surprise you that Bay Area ferry companies tend to hold on to their employees for a long time. More...

Growth in high-value agricultural shipments is driving a containerized export boom at the Port of Oakland. More...

Sonoma County's charming communities are chock full of fascinating destinations for locals and visitors alike. More...