Every Sunday the West Oakland Farmer's Market opens up an oasis of fresh fruits and vegetables in a neighborhood otherwise known as a food desert. Devin Fehely reports. (5-7-23)
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
West Oakland faces a test: Undoing decades of environmental injusticeHighway and city planners saddled a once-proud Black community with freeways and diesel fumes, while more affluent white neighborhoods were spared the traffic and toxics.
Read more »
Inside the New West Village Boutique Making Every Day an OccasionAs she launches the second outpost of her dinner party store Big Night, Katherine Lewin shares the story behind the expansion of her cult homewares hotspot.
Read more »
Every Farmers' Market in Denver and Beyond This YearThe lineup this year includes markets big and small, offering something for everyone — from fresh produce and meat from local ranches to carefully crafted sauces and beverages, as well as a chance to get out in the open air and greet neighbors again.
Read more »
Alternative Learning: Oakland Parents, Volunteers Run Classrooms During Teachers StrikeWhile Oakland schools technically remain open during the teachers strike, some students are now attending 'solidarity schools' set up by strike supporters.
Read more »
Oakland teachers march, walk picket lines outside schools during 2nd day of strikeHundreds of teachers with Oakland Unified School District and their supporters picketed outside schools and marched through city streets Friday on day two of the teacher strike.
Read more »