Oakland Pride
Oakland, founded in 1852, is the eighth-largest city in the state of California and the county seat of Alameda County. The Oakland Bay Area is the sixth most populous metropolitan area in the United States. Oakland is a major West Coast port, and is home to several major corporations. Oakland is a major hub city for the Bay Area subregion collectively called the East Bay.
According to the 2000 U.S. census, Oakland is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States, with over 150 languages spoken locally. Attractions include Jack London Square, the Oakland Zoo, the Oakland Museum of California, the Chabot Space and Science Center, Lake Merritt, the East Bay Regional Park District ridge line parks and preserves, and Chinatown. Oakland is also home to the Oakland Raiders, the Oakland Athletics, and the Golden State Warriors!
If you love Oakland, you'll appreciate this blog by fellow Oaklander, Peter Hartlaub, who writes for SFGate.com, entitled "Why I Love Oakland." To check it out, click here: Why I Love Oakland!
This page is still under development, but as it grows we will provide you with links to many exciting and useful Oakland resources and information, along with photographs of this exceptionally beautiful city! Check back often to learn more. Also, if you represent an Oakland business or organization, and you would like to be featured on our site, please send your contact information and request to info@510akland.com!
