Archive for November, 2007

Big Bonfire

Big Bonfire

The Big Game bonfire was held Friday night at the Greek Theatre. Check out video from the bonfire, and from Thursday's tree-chopping rally too.

Posted on Thursday, November 29th, 2007
Under: Aric Crabb, Berkeley, Featured, Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, Video | No Comments »

Dazzling talent

Dazzling talent

There's plenty that's high-tech about Cirque du Soleil's "Kooza," in town through Jan. 20. Watch video and read the story.

Posted on Thursday, November 29th, 2007
Under: Argus, Aric Crabb, Daily Review, Entertainment, Featured, Oakland Tribune, Tri-Valley Herald, Video | No Comments »

Resilience Factors!

Resilience Factors!

Despite harmful environments, most youth in Oakland are succeeding — they are resilient. Having just a few "resilience factors" in a young person's life can make all the difference. Watch video and read more about Oakland youth who are finding strength in their families and community.

Posted on Monday, November 26th, 2007
Under: Featured, Interactive Presentation, Katy Newton, NJN, Oakland, Oakland Tribune, Sean Connelley, Video | No Comments »

St. Elizabeth moves on to the finals!

St. Elizabeth moves on to the finals!

View an audio slideshow of St. Elizabeth's win over South Fork in the North Coast Sectional Class B football semifinal at Burrell Field in San Leandro on Saturday November 24, 2007.

Posted on Sunday, November 25th, 2007
Under: Audio, Featured, Jane Tyska, Oakland Tribune, San Leandro, Slideshow, Sports | 1 Comment »

Mack wins third straight Silver Bowl

Mack wins third straight Silver Bowl

McClymonds' 4th-quarter comeback defeated the Castlemont Knights 8-7 on Friday, to a third straight Silver Bowl title. Watch video highlights and read the story.

Posted on Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Under: Featured, Oakland, Oakland Tribune, Sean Connelley, Sports, Video | No Comments »

Tree lighting

Tree lighting

Oakland's Jack London Square was packed for the annual Christmas Tree lighting festivities on Friday.

Posted on Saturday, November 24th, 2007
Under: Featured, Jane Tyska, Oakland, Oakland Tribune, Video | No Comments »

Oil spill birds released

Oil spill birds released

Volunteers from the International Bird Research and Rescue Center release once oil-slicked birds back to the wild. See the video here.

Posted on Tuesday, November 20th, 2007
Under: Argus, Aric Crabb, Daily Review, Featured, Oakland, Oakland Tribune, San Mateo County Times, Tri-Valley Herald, Video | No Comments »

Going organic

Going organic

Ano Nuevo Flower Growers recently began selling organic vegetables — the first family farm in the county to do so. Check out a slideshow and read the story.

Posted on Sunday, November 18th, 2007
Under: Business, Featured, John Green, Photo Gallery, San Mateo County Times | 1 Comment »

Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary

Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary

Watch a video of the Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary's efforts to rescue birds and catalog the bird population after the recent oil spill in San Francisco Bay.

Posted on Sunday, November 18th, 2007
Under: Featured, Jane Tyska, News, Video | No Comments »

Honoring Willie Tatmon III

Honoring Willie Tatmon III

Ida Hancox was presented with a plaque at the Willie Keyes Recreation Center in West Oakland honoring her son Willie Tatmon III. Tatmon was shot and killed at the center in September after an argument erupted during a basketball game. Tatmon volunteered at the center. Watch video

Posted on Sunday, November 11th, 2007
Under: Featured, NJN, News, Oakland, Oakland Tribune, Sean Connelley, Video | 2 Comments »