Wrapping Up Lakeshore Love + What’s Next 💘 Lakeshore Love: By the Numbers       We had over 70 visitors submit receipts from Lakeshore businesses, totaling nearly $4,000 in local spending. That’s a powerful reminder of how much impact choosing local can have. Our lucky winner—selected at random using a digital randomizer—submitted a receipt from Obliesco and chose to receive […]

February on Lakeshore: Clean Streets and Community Love Here is the newly cleaned sidewalk in front of IBs and TMobile In front of Lin Jia, you can see which part of the sidewalk has been cleaned (left). Same for in front of Crazy Block Cheesecake; here, the clean side is on the right. Recently, Lakeshore

Winter is a slower season for many small businesses, and that’s why the Lakeshore Avenue BID is excited to launch LAKESHORE LOVE, a community-wide shopping campaign designed to support local businesses while rewarding shoppers for shopping local.  From January 15 – February 14, anyone who spends $25 or more in a single transaction at a

September on Lakeshore: Community Wins, Cleaner Streets, and Upcoming Festivities As we close out September, we’re reflecting on the progress made along Lakeshore Avenue this month—and looking ahead to some exciting events coming your way in October and November. Trash Bin & Dumpster Compliance Update Earlier this month, BID staff met with representatives from Councilmember

Lakeshore Buzz: August Moments & What’s Next August has been a busy and exciting month for the Lakeshore Avenue Business Improvement District (LABID). From important city updates to community safety events and new business openings, there is plenty happening in our district that we are thrilled to share with you. Dumpster Update: City Ordinance &

Since 2020, the Lakeshore Avenue Business Improvement District (LABID) has been working toaddress one of the most visible and persistent challenges facing our corridor: the unsightly rowof dumpsters lining our commercial district. Despite countless meetings with the Mayor’s Office,Oakland Public Works, Waste Management, our City Council representative, and other citydepartments, the issue remains unresolved—and it’s

Join Us for Lakeshore’s Safety Day Event – June 21! Mark your calendars! The Lakeshore Avenue Business Improvement District (LABID) is thrilled to host a Community Safety Event at The Gap on Friday, June 21 from 11 AM to 1 PM — and you’re invited! This family-friendly event will be packed with fun, connection, and

Lakeshore Avenue is shining bright in this year’s Best of Oakland 2025 awards with 18 local businesses making it to the next round of voting across three categories: Retail, Beauty, Health & Wellness, and Food & Drink. This is a proud moment for our neighborhood, and we need your help to take home the win!

Spring is in the air, and we’re excited to invite you to our Annual Lakeshore Avenue Spring Celebration! Join us for a day filled with festivities, family fun, and community spirit—including the return of our beloved Derby Hat Decorating Contest!  Event Details  Location: Lakeshore Avenue & Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church  Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025

As we dive deeper into the chilly months of February, the dreaded cold and flu season is in full swing. Whether you’re already feeling under the weather or simply want to prepare for the possibility, it’s important to know that there are multiple ways to help your body fight off illness naturally—and there are plenty