Downtown Oakland
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Downtown Oakland is the central business district of Oakland, California, United States. It is located roughly bounded by both the Oakland Estuary and Interstate 880 on the southwest, Interstate 980 on the northwest, Grand Avenue on the northeast, and Lake Merritt on the east.
Downtown Oakland from Lake Merritt
Aerial view of Downtown Oakland and Lake Merritt
Lionel J. Wilson/Broadway Building at 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Detail of the Romanesque Revival Tribune Tower. The building serves as a quintessential Oakland landmark, timepiece, and navigation aid, as its unique green roof and massive red neon sign and clock can be seen for miles.
Chauncey Bailey
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Chauncey Wendell Bailey Jr. was an American journalist noted for his work primarily on issues of the African-American community. He served as editor-in-chief of the Oakland Post in Oakland, California, from June 2007 until his murder. His 37-year career in journalism included lengthy periods as a reporter at The Detroit News and the Oakland Tribune.
Intersection of Alice St and 14th St, including Chauncey Bailey Way marker