Latest Press Release on Oakland

EMBARGOED FOR NOV. 24: Gap Widening Between Human Demand and Earth's Supply, Data Show
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- (http://www.myprgenie.com) -- Humanity now requires the resources it would take almost one and a half planets to sustainably produce, according to figures to be released Tuesday by Global Footprint Netwo...

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Bay Area Employers Positive About Prospects for Their Own Organizations, CompAnalysis Survey Shows
OAKLAND, Calif. - There is encouraging economic news in the 5th Annual Greater San Francisco Bay Area Compensation Survey. Many may be surprised to learn that a broad cross-section of Bay Area employers reported they are currently sticking with plans to grant

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10th Annual Comcast America’s Children’s Holiday Parade Set for Saturday, Dec. 5
OAKLAND, Calif. - The tenth annual Comcast America’s Children’s Holiday Parade, which will be telecast nationally via public television stations, will be held in downtown Oakland on Saturday, Dec. 5. The parade, which contains some 90 entertaining units, will marc

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Californians Could Save $31 Billion and Cut GHG Emissions by More Than One-Third by Living in Smart Growth Communities
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- While some people are questioning whether California can overcome its dominant car culture in order to meet ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets, a new study from TransForm shows that doing so is both the most cost-effective and environ...

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New Bersin & Associates Study Shows That Top Executives Suffer From Lack of Leadership Development
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Bersin & Associates, the only research and advisory firm focused solely on enterprise learning, talent management, and talent acquisition, today announced the release of its latest study,

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Claremont Rug Company Notes Significant Increase In New Buyers of Investment-Level Carpets
OAKLAND, Calif. - Jan David Winitz, founder and president of Claremont Rug Company, today acknowledged an “unprecedented interest in the best art-level antique Oriental rugs during our 30 years of business.” Reporting that 25% of the buyers of investment-level rug

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New Web Site Rates the Performance of California Long Term Care Services
OAKLAND, Calif. - The California HealthCare Foundation (CHCF) today unveiled a new Web site rating thousands of the state’s long term care providers on a wide range of quality of care measures – information that will help consumers make better choices and focus providers on impro

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Changing the Face of Apparel in the United States: TransFair USA to Open Up New Fair Trade Certified(TM) Apparel and Home Goods Pilot Program for Public Comment
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- TransFair USA, the third-party certifier of Fair Trade Certified(TM) products in the United States, today announced that it is extending the "Fair Trade lifestyle" into cotton clothing, bed and bath products. The first Fair Trade Ce...

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WPUR Commences Production of New Atmospheric Water Generator to Be Made in USA
OAKLAND PARK, FL -- 11/16/09 -- WaterPure International, Inc. (the "Company" or "WaterPure") (OTCBB: WPUR) announced today that it has begun production of its new WaterCycle(TM) Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) at its new 4,400 square foot plant i..

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West Oakland Artists Benefit from ‘Percent for Art’ Ordinance as AgeSong Bayside Park in Emeryville Nears Completion
EMERYVILLE, Calif. - West Oakland’s noted architectural glass designer Dorothy Lenehan and steel sculptor and designer Dennis Luedeman are creating architectural details for Emeryville’s new senior community, AgeSong Bayside Park, as part of the city’s Percent for Art Ordin

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Zhone Technologies Selected by Hardy Telecommunications to Bring High-Speed Broadband Services to Rural West Virginia
OAKLAND, Calif. - Zhone Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ZHNE), a global leader in network access solutions, announced today that Hardy Telecommunications has selected Zhone platforms and SLMS Access Operating System to expand tiered broadband offerings to business and residential custo

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Bay Area Toll Authority Schedules San Francisco Hearing on Proposed Toll Hike for Earthquake Safety
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) has added a fourth public hearing to receive public testimony on options for a proposed toll increase on the seven state-owned Bay Area toll bridges. The newly scheduled public hearing will be hel...

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Cost Plus World Market Congratulates Jill Means of Lodi, California for Her Winning “Design a Bag” Entry
OAKLAND, Calif. - Cost Plus World Market (www.worldmarket.com) is pleased to announce J

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Shorenstein Properties' 555 12th Street Building in Oakland City Center Receives LEED(R) Gold Certification
OAKLAND, Calif., November 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Shorenstein-owned 555 12th Street in Oakland City Center is the first building in the company's commercial real estate portfolio to be LEED Gold certified through the U.S. Green Building Council's Existing Building Operations ...

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Mariposa Baking Company Takes Freshly Baked Gluten-Free Bread to San Francisco -- Kiosk in Ferry Building Opens Mid-November
Mariposa Baking Company, a dedicated gluten-free artisan bakery based in Oakland, California, is opening a kiosk in the Ferry Building Marketplace for its gluten-free baked goods. In this new San Francisco location, Mariposa is offering gluten-free and wheat-free sweets and savories, includin...

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Media Sciences Reports First Quarter Financial Results
OAKLAND, N.J., Nov. 13 -- Media Sciences International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MSII), the leading independent manufacturer of color toner cartridges and solid inks for use in color business printers, today announced its quarterly financial results for the three months ended Se...

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Award-Winning Management Company Selects SPARCS N4 For Remodeled Container Terminal in Saudi Arabia
OAKLAND, Calif. - Zebra Enterprise Solutions, a division of Zebra Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ZBRA), announced today that it has signed a major deal with Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO) in Saudi Arabia to implement Navis™ SPARCS N4 terminal operating system at the Ju

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Scientific Learning’s Fast ForWord and Reading Assistant Named Recommended Resources by Georgia Department of Education
OAKLAND, Calif. - Scientific Learning Corp. (NA

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Video: Livescribe's Pulse Smartpen Gets Smarter with the Beta Launch of an Application Store
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Livescribe Inc. (www.livescribe.com) announced today a beta launch of its online Application Store, providing consumers with the ability to download more than 30 paid and free applications, which extend th...

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Clorox Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
OAKLAND, CA -- 11/17/09 -- The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Feb. 12, 2010, to stockholders of record on..

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