Photos courtesy of Visit Oakland Oakland Pride 2025 will mark the 15th anniversary of this popular East Bay event that is really more like a week-long celebration than a single day’s observance. In ...

Somewhere Over the Rainbow I think we can agree, dear Readers, that we are disgusted and angered by the continuing assault on efforts to promote equality and diversity in our social, political, and ...

As we prepare to come together once again on Sunday, September 7, 2025, I’m honored to share this year’s Oakland Pride theme: “In Unity, We Thrive.” With everything happening in the world, this theme ...

We’ve become acquainted of late with a concept called a “soft night out.” As opposed to so many of our alcohol-fueled ...

Hey there, Californians! If you are starting to think about what’s ahead—retirement, healthcare costs, or maybe helping out your aging relatives—one thing you should know about in California is ...

Over the past several months, many of you have asked me about the future of supplier diversity programs. The question is timely—and urgent. Recent executive orders from the Trump Administration have ...

Photos courtesy of Will Nickerson, 7×7 Executive Transportation 7×7 Executive Transportation has nearly a 5-star perfect rating at Yelp, and for good reason. At a time when personalized service is a ...

By Brandon Miller – The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—yes, that’s really what it’s called—was signed into law on July 4, 2025, and it’s packed with changes. We’re talking permanent tax cuts, ...

Children’s Fairyland in Oakland is the OG theme park for kids and those of all ages who remain young at heart. As a writer ...

At the root of many of our greatest pleasures—music, films, online diversions, and more—is storytelling. Oakland nurseryman Arthur Navlet (1893–1981), like many of us back in the day, grew up enjoying ...

One of the Bay Area’s most striking talents, powerhouse singer Carly Ozard, received multiple standing ovations at her incredible, intimate album release party at the GRNHS Gallery + Studio (864 ...

I was honored to attend the 74th edition of the Concours d’Elegance, making the 2 1⁄2-hour drive from San Francisco to Pebble Beach with my sister, Kris, who was visiting from out of town. It was a ...