This is a small convenience store that does not sell alcohol. It sells some fresh food, lots of snack food, and household essentials like cleaning products.
It has a history of being associated with criminal activity, which is why it can no longer sell liquor:
http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_2348518
http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_2387211
http://www.oaklandcityattorney.org/PDFS/News%20Release/NLCAlsLiquorlawsuit10-05.pdf
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/OAKLAND-City-closes-liquor-store-it-says-is-a-2736210.php
http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_12741879%3Fsource=rss
Since I have lived in the neighborhood, I have seen a lot of people hanging out on the corner next to the store, although rarely have I seen much evidence of serious criminal activity. However, on Aug. 23, 2014, there were a bunch of shots fired in front of this store. There were no apparent injuries, and no word yet on what the motive was. read more