Oakland Neighborhoods 
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Piedmont High School ranked in top 100 in Nation for 3rd Year in Row.
Thursday, July 8th, 2010 at 2:13pm. 106 Views, 0 Comments.
The U.S. News & World Reports recent rankings of America's best high schools names Piedmont High among the top in the nation for the third year in a row, winning gold medal status. After analyzing 21,000 public schools in collaboration with School Evaluation Services, Piedmont High was ranked among the top 100 in the U.S. at number 73. Honors given to other East Bay schools included Campolindo High in Moraga, Miramonte High in Orinda, and Lionel Wilson College Preparatory Academy in Oakland, to name a few. Nice to see some good news regarding schools and the quality of education here in the Bay Area!
When buying a home in the East Bay, buyers may need to consider what school district they are buying into. Even buyers with no children may benefit from future…
The Oakland Zoo's Walk on the Wild-- A great East Bay event
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 at 5:27pm. 133 Views, 0 Comments.
Not to miss this month is the Oakland Zoo's Walk on the Wild,
an"epicurean escapade", which is truly one of the best summer events in
the East Bay.
An adults only affair, it's really like one big party where you stroll
the gorgeous grounds of the Oakland Zoo, whilst sampling food and drink from
over 90 Bay Area restaurants, caterers, breweries, wineries and
bakeries. Start with the stroll, don't forget to take the sky ride at
sunset, and finish off with dessert, live music and dancing under the
stars. This is the zoo's largest fundraiser of the year, 18th annual,
and guarantees to be a fabulous time. Cost is $125.00
for members, $150.00 for non- members, patron packages $250-5000, but
what a great way to support our beautiful zoo, and discover and support
Oakland's Greek Festival next Weekend in Lincoln Heights--See you there!
Thursday, May 6th, 2010 at 5:28pm. 247 Views, 2 Comments.
With lots of great events happening here in the East Bay, sometimes it
is hard to decide what to attend, and what to pass on until next year.
Well, one event not to miss, is the upcoming Oakland Greek Festival.
Taking place at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension on Lincoln
Avenue in the Oakland hills, this fantastic celebration takes place May
14, 15, and 16. So many great things to enjoy: live music, Greek
dancing, imported goods, an incredible view of the Bay Area, and food,
food, food. One definite item to indulge in, the Greek sausage. Still
thinking about it from last year. And of course, the pastries. Eat some
in the kafenion with a Greek coffee, and then grab some pre-wrapped on
the steps of the church on your way out. …
Berkeley and Oakland Home and Garden Tours This Spring
Monday, May 3rd, 2010 at 11:39am. 120 Views, 0 Comments.
Now that the weather is clearing up, and spring is in full bloom, there is no better time to check out some of the many wonderful Berkeley and Oakland home and garden tours Here are a couple to start you off. On Sunday, May 2 the Berkeley Heritage Julia Morgan Spring House Tour and Reception takes place. Tour starts at 1:00 at St. Clements Episcopal Church in Berkeley. The tour will highlight some of Morgan's early residential work. Another event to check out is the Celebrity Roses 63rd Annual East Bay Rose Society Show. This takes place Sunday, May 16 1:00 at Oakland's Lakeside Garden Center-Lake Merritt. A great chance to stroll through an abundance of roses!. Many of the tours taking place this month benefit charity so you can be…
My new Julia Morgan listing in Oakland near the Piedmont border--554 Oakland Ave
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 at 5:20pm. 341 Views, 1 Comments.
Touches of Julia
Morgan are all over this 1912 home. Built for Charles Sutton, the
property is centrally located between Grand Ave and Piedmont Ave. A
brass chandelier with milky glass lampshades in the hallway rises above
the stained glass encased back entrance. 
The matte green tiled
fireplace with oak mantle in the elevated den is a special touch. On
over a 1/4 acre lot, the grounds have 3 mature palms and many fruit
trees with permitted plans for a 2 bedroom 2 bath maid's house adjacent
to the main home. Zoned R-70, the options are great with this home,
whether a single family home or four units or more, it currently has
four meters. The upstairs attic has been finished with a kitchen and
full bath to take full advantage of the Oakland…
Christmas lights at Oakland's Mormon Temple in Lincoln Heights
Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 5:53pm. 614 Views, 0 Comments.
No matter what your belief or religion, if you have never seen the Christmas light display that Oakland's Mormon Temple puts on, be sure to drop by this season. Although easily seen from many areas of the East Bay, the temple is located at 4770 Lincoln Blvd in Lincoln Heights. Just west of Woodminster, Joaquin Miller Park and Highway 13. I must admit that when I was a kid, I thought that the temple was a castle and a king and queen use to live there. Drop by with your own kids, it is quite a sight.
Green Day's singer puts his Oakland CA mansion on the market for $4.85 Million
Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 10:10pm. 3313 Views, 2 Comments.
Green Day’s frontman, guitarist Billy Joe Armstrong, has just added his Oakland, California estate to the luxury market. The 5 bedroom Mediterranean / Normandy estate was built for Armstrong back in 1998 by architect Mark Becker and features over a half acre lot, pool with pool house and an open floor plan. Located in the Claremont Pines area of Oakland, the mansion has wonderful views for the San Francsico Bay. Boasting lots of unique ironwork, a rough-hewn beamed rotunda and, of course, a music studio, the home also includes a winding brick staircase. The remains of a 1911 'Red Gate' mansion designed by Julia Morgan.
While most of the house has been redecorated, there are a few vestiges of Billie Joes' taste, including a bathroom adjacent to the…
Oakland A's proposed ballpark near Jack London Square
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 at 11:10am. 880 Views, 0 Comments.
KRON reported that the representatives of the Oakland A's, Major League Baseball and Oakland city officials are talking again about where the proposed ballpark might go. Near the base of Market St and Embarcadero West has been proposed because it is close to Jack London Square and the Ferry terminal. I think this is a great site but it remains to be seen if Oakland can ever put a deal like this together, especially in this economy.
Vintage Oakland Film - Alaska Packer's sailing ships and the 'new' Oakland Airport
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 at 12:25am. 819 Views, 1 Comments.
This is the next part of the vintage Oakland real estate developer movie from the 1920's that documents the building of Oakland's 9th St pier and the famous Alaska Packers Fishing Fleet of sailing ships with their big masts. They also show the "new" Oakland airport which cost over a million dollars to built. The lineup of biplanes and old aircraft are great to see.
Oakland real estate film from the 20's and Heinold's Saloon
Saturday, May 30th, 2009 at 2:43pm. 434 Views, 0 Comments.
I found some great vintage footage from the 20's that a real estate developer made of the Oakland area. It was trumpeting all of the great things about the Oakland in regards to shipping and transportation. Oakland had one of the largest train hubs and continues to have one of the largest shipping ports on the west coast. There are some great shots of Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon built in 1883, it looks the same today as it did back then. The name was based upon the fact that Alameda was a 'dry' town. If you were coming or going to Alameda on the ferry, Heinold's was your first and last chance to get a drink. There are also some great shots of the Tribune tower and downtown Oakland as well as the shipping ports that made Oakland famous. I will…
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