Boxouses: Inside Oakland’s post-apocalyptic container home colonyMother Nature Network (blog)Retrofitted with recycled building supplies and RV/camping equipment, the very-much-a-work-in-progress living space — the retired container itself was purchased for $2,300 directly from the Port of Oakland — also includes plenty of clever hacks that …and more …read more From:: Port of Oakland News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1ooqeMd via IFTTT
Harbor Trucking Association warns LA-LB, Oakland of legal actionJOC.comThe Harbor Trucking Association will explore the possibility of filing a class action lawsuit against the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland as congestion worsens at the California ports, the association announced today. In three identical … …read more From:: Port of Oakland News By […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1x2Q9rT via IFTTT
Oakland plowing a path for urban farming on vacant lotsSFGate“We can’t feed everyone by doing this, but it’s a start,” said Lara Hermanson, owner of Farmscape, an urban gardening and landscaping company in Oakland. “This will really give a leg up for nonprofits, businesses and people who just want to grow their … …read more […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1r4yP27 via IFTTT
Bradley Ogden opens upscale diner in Menlo ParkSan Jose Mercury NewsGourmet and $40: Michelin just released its annual Bib Gourmand list for the greater Bay Area — and 78 bistros made the cut, including 15 in the East Bay and five in the South Bay. Michelin-starred restaurants are exquisite affairs, but they are … …read […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/1r4yOLo via IFTTT