Monthly Archives: August 2011


DIY Downtown Plan 8

Three years ago The Oakland Journal reported on Oakland’s reluctance to allow outdoor dining. As businesses in Wyckoff begin taking advantage of their new ordinance that allows out door dining, The Journal decided to re-visit the subject originally covered in August 2008. Outdoor dining has always been a benefit for […]


Quesadillas and More

Squash Blossoms & Tomatillos & Garlic Scapes, oh my!! By Marci Sorce of Sit Drink Eat Here is the recipe for the Quesadillas that I promised in my previous blog.  In case you missed it, I talked about all the wonderful produce from my visit to the Farmers Market on […]


On the Job – August 7

On August 4, 2011 as a result of a motor vehicle crash on Hiawatha Blvd. , Ptl. Catenacci arrested a 24 year old Oakland woman and charged her with driving under the influence of alcohol.  She was transported to a local hospital where blood was drawn to determine the content […]


S&P says PU to America 1

The historic downgrading of The United States of America by the Standard & Poor’s credit rating could be attributed to stricter guidelines implemented in response to Congressional investigations. The investigations have uncovered concerted efforts to boost S&P corporate earnings by promoting the mortgage industry profit machine of banks and investment […]


August Children’s Book Reviews

Children’s book reviews are written by Andrea Dochney of the Oakland Public Library. Zoomer’s Summer Snowstorm By: Ned Young Does the heat have you longing for winter snowstorms?  Zoomer, an adorable dog, decides to cool off with an icy treat one hot day.  One little snow cone snowballs into a […]