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Cross country advances to nationals

The Mills College cross country team proved that with dedication, it really is possible to reach one’s goals. The team won the California Pacific (Cal Pac) Conference Nov. 6 just three years after coming in last place at the meet. Its performance earned them a spot at this year’s National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Nationals, [...]

Swim team ends fall with a splash

The Mills College swim team will be attending Nationals this year, due in part to their times achieved at the Bay Area Invitational on Nov. 13 and 14. Mills competed against Fresno Pacific University, Azusa Pacific University, UC Santa Cruz and Cal State East Bay. Swimmers achieved three National qualifying times in the relay, and [...]

Davie Stadium is a hidden paradise

Oakland’s premiere tennis courts offer function and beauty.

Cross Country mentors local elementary girls

This semester members of the Mills cross country team have mentored local elementary school girls. The program focuses on teaching the students vital track and field skills and lessons in creating a positive body image.

Local fire and police go head-to-head on the ice

This year, proceeds from an annual charity event that engages Oakland fire and police department members in a battle over the hockey puck went  to honor the memories of four fallen Oakland police officers killed in the line of duty last March.

Event seeks to bring law enforcement and East Oakland community together

Oakland city officials, non-profit organizations and local residents joined together last Saturday in an effort to forge better relationships between law enforcement and the East Oakland community.

For Oakland residents, local cemetery a haunt with a view

Where Piedmont Avenue ends, the gravestones begin. The Mountain View Cemetery is 226 acres of hills, trails and headstone after headstone, several with statues of angels crumbling at the wings, some that have fallen over with age – but every single one has a story.

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