Parks district offers wealth of activities ---

The beautiful parks of the East Bay are natural treasures that are often under-utilized. People who do enjoy park facilities, events, and programs with family and friends have made it part of their lifestyle. Many people aren’t aware of the immense size of the East Bay Regional Parks District, which comprises 65 parks and more than 1,200 miles of trails for hiking, biking, swimming, horseback riding and nature learning. It represents a huge number of outdoor activities and places to enjoy nature throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Annual Festival Returns to Downtown Oakland August 2-3 ---

The City of Oakland’s Art + Soul festival is heating up with new activities such as a BBQ competition with top pitmasters from all over California competing for cash prizes blends. Also, a Funk & Latin Dance Party with top bands, including 2014 Grammy award winners Pacific Mambo Orchestra, will have festival-goers dancing in the streets.

El festival anual regresa al centro de Oakland el 2 y 3 de agosto ---

El festival de la ciudad de Oakland Art + Soul se está calentando con nuevas actividades como la competencia de carne asada con los mejores maestros de la parrilla en todo California compitiendo por premios en efectivo. También, una Fiesta de Baile Funk & Latina con las mejores bandas, incluyendo la ganadora del premio Grammy 2014, la Orquesta Pacific Mambo, quien mantendrá a quienes asistan al festival bailando en las calles.