Bourbon, Beer & Brats – Our Last House Party of the Year

Oakland Rising is hosting our last house party of 2013 and you’re invited! On Saturday, October 12th from 4-8pm we will be hosting Bourbon, Beer and Brats. At this a one-of-a-kind house party we intend to raise $1,500 to support Oakland Rising’s fall...

Rain Does Not Discriminate – by St. Mary’s Center

Communities deluged by flooding are evidence that rain does not discriminate. Here in the Bay Area, Saturday’s rain reminded us ~ the air on Sunday morning smelled fresher, gardens looked more beautiful and even struggling plants showed promise. Rain does not...

Drawing the Lines – Redistricting Update

Oakland Local More than 70 Oakland residents came together on September 18th at Hub Oakland to share their vision for Oakland and ideas about new district boundaries for City Council and School Board. The event was hosted by the Oakland Votes coalition, of...

You’re Invited To Our Open House!

Oakland Rising is hosting our first-ever Open House event on Wednesday, August 28th from 4:30-630pm to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our volunteers and donors. We’re excited to open our doors to you and share a more intimate look into the work and the...

Oakland’s Redistricting Matters

Oakland Local By Lanese Martin Oakland Rising This fall, Oaklanders may not be heading to the polls to vote, but the City Council will be making an important decision that will impact our future elections. This fall marks three years since the 2010 Census, and based...