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.
Full article HERE
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!
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.
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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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