The first annual Cinco de Mayo event at La Placita in Oakland’s Fruitvale district welcomed local residents on Sunday, May 3rd. Event organizers Emilia Otero and Aracely Garza decided to have the event after they learned that Oakland’s big Cinco de Mayo festival on International Blvd. was cancelled. In

After nearly 20 years on Main Street, the Hayward Farmers Market will be moving to the City Hall Plaza on Saturday, May 9th. Hayward city officials and Marin Farmers Markets, the non-profit that facilitates the market , agreed to move the market as part of the redevelopment  of downtown Hayward.

On April 1, 2010, less than a year from now, the whole population of the country will be measured. Whether you are a citizen, an immigrant, legal, illegal, homeless or an international student, if you are in the United States at that time, you will be counted.

The Bay Area’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival, held in Oakland, has been cancelled for this year though there are many other options for food, drink and entertainment. With Cinco falling on a Tuesday, there will be a lot happening between the 1st and 5th. Here is your guide for Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the East Bay.

Residents and merchants shocked, disappointed

The Bay Area’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival, held in Oakland, has been cancelled for 2009. It will be the first time in nineteen years that the festival won’t be the celebration destination for people from around the Bay. A long and colorful parade, live music, and the great Mexican food of International

Residentes y comerciantes asombrados, decepcionados

El festival del Cinco de Mayo más grande del Area de la Bahía, celebrado en Oakland ha sido cancelado por este año. Será la primera vez en diecinueve años que esta celebración no será el destino de entretenimiento de cientos de personas en toda el Area de la Bahía. Un largo y colorido desfile, música