The News Exchange is so secret that not even Oakland International Airport's website lists it as…read moreone of its amenities, but believe me, it's there: right before Terminal 2's Gate 26, along the right-hand wall opposite the moving walkway as you approach from security. The shop I usually waste money at was under construction, so I gave the News Exchange a try. Thankfully, they've somehow shed their Coca-Cola-products-only policy, and $3.28 later (including tax), I had myself 20 ounces of Nutrasweetened carcinogen water--I mean diet soda. It's really nothing more than wall shelves and coolers with impulse items on/in them, so it feels weird "shopping" here. And the employees always look bored, but I would be bored too if I had to sit on a chair in the open and watch thousands of people walk by, some of whom are taking photos of my place of work to include in Yelp FtRs.

They have great service and plenty of items to browse over/through…read more There is a large selection of things to chew, snack, and drink on here. It appears to be open when many other things aren't so kudos to that...maybe I need a "Needful Things" location in here :) Cheers!

I hate these bastards. I had to publish my fictitious business name (which is a pain in the ass…read moreenough as it is) and these schmucks wanted to charge me sixty bucks to do it. Furthermore, their process for submitting your information is complicated, involving snail mail and fax machines. Plus I had to navigate their phone tree multiple times AND they were rude when I finally got to talk to a human. They also tried to convince me that there was no way to pay LESS than sixty bucks for this service, as they have a monopoly on the newspapers in the bay area and therefore charge sixty bucks for every newspaper you might attempt to call. They said that their newspapers are the ONLY newspapers acceptable to the government for these kinds of legal notices. They're liars and they suck. If you need to publish a fictitious business name, go to the Inter-City Express instead. Not only is it "acceptable" to the government, it was actually RECOMMENDED to me by a government agent. STICK IT TO THE MAN, I SAY.

To ring in the new year, this review is for the Trib's bells…read more Today, while walking through the crisp air in downtown Oakland around 5:30 pm, I stopped to listen to the bells of the Oakland Tribune Tower. I have a thing for bells. I love living in a neighborhood, visiting small towns, and being in places where bells (probably recorded but still cool nonetheless) ring gloriously. For a few seconds, you are reminded of where you are and what you were doing when the bells rang. I'd probably fell differently if if I lived *next* to one though. According to Wikipedia, bell towers (or belfries) rang bells to signify the hour, for special occasions or hearken the old days to sound a civil defense or fire alarm. History comes alive. The Trib's bells ring daily around 12 noon. Other famous local belfries include the Ferry Building's clock tower and the Campanile Bell Tower at UC Berkeley and the many church bell towers including one in my beloved 'hood-St. Peter & Paul's. So next time if you are in the vicinity of a bell tower/belfry on or near the hour, stop, listen and remember.

hands down the best station!!! fun to watch/listen, amazing prizes, friendly people! i have the app…read moreso i'm always on it! thank you cmc!

From the owner: Named by Billboard Magazine as outstanding local music video station of the year for five…read moreconsecutive years, California Music Channel is one of the longest running local music video stations in America. CMC-TV is broadcast live, 24 hours a day, free over the air, on nine TV channels in Northern California. Weekday afternoons are simulcast on channel 26/cable 708 in the San Francisco Bay Area. CMC is also simulcast live on all internet capable devices via CMC-TV.com and the CMC Mobile App. Founded in 1981 by Rick Kurkjian, California Music Channel is owned and operated by CMC Broadcasting Company Incorporated.