Below is the intro from the New York TImes recent travel section piece on spending a day and a half in Oakland. Fairly standard destination choices, but cant be mad a little positive press.
A lot has changed in Oakland in the last decade, except maybe the city’s reputation. Recent headlines have emphasized high crime rates — including the March shootings of four police officers in East Oakland — but for visitors willing to give the city a chance, the rewards are plenty. With an influx of residents that began during the height of the ’90s dot-com boom came restaurants, shops and galleries to complement what was already there: Art Deco architecture, stunning views and a beautiful mix of cultures. There’s a lot going on in Oakland; the only reason you may not be hearing about it is that Oaklanders tend to keep a low profile.This last little part cracked me up. Since when do Oaklanders keep a low profile? Oaklanders have more regional pride than anybody anywhere. Ask folks in NY, LA or any other destination about us. We rep hella hard!
Full article HERE
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I think they did a decent job.. props to the NY times. Finally some good stuff about our town
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