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Michael Libbey is a lifelong Oakland Hills resident with broad experience as a professional journalist, including nine years as an editor and reporter at the Oakland Tribune. In addition, he is a certified hypnotherapist, specializing in health and performance issues. E-mail him at OaklandHillNews@gmail.com.

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Caffe Trieste and four other stores bring new energy to Oakland's Piedmont Avenue

An Italian coffee shop with a rich history in San Francisco’s North Beach will open Monday on Piedmont Avenue, bringing a welcome cup of...
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La Farine, vintage clothing and flowers add new spice to Oakland’s Piedmont Avenue

The owners of three new shops joining Caffe Trieste on Piedmont Avenue were attracted to the Oakland district for much the same reason –...
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Two closed gas stations in Oakland Hills: One will re-open, the other will languish

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Chain-link fences surround two closed gas stations in the Oakland Hills, a blemish on the neighborhoods and a visible reminder of tough economic...
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Union 76 station to re-open on Broadway, eliminating eyesore on Oakland Hills thoroughfare

(Related story: Woodminster gas station continues to languish.)Chain-link fence around the Union 76 station at Broadway and Broadway Terrace will soon...
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A Subway in Oakland's stylish Montclair Village? During hard times, it could happen

An empty storefront depresses Oakland’s Montclair Village and serves as a reminder of economic hard times....
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Oakland Hills business, Part 1: Movie Express calls it a wrap, but other store owners are optimistic

Movie Express, an icon in Oakland’s Montclair Village for 23 years, will close its doors tomorrow, victim of a double wallop -- the declining...
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Oakland Hills business, Part 2: In spite of recession, three businesses to open in Montclair Village

To Lisa Tana, the economic recession of 2009 is a perfect time to foster awareness about sustainability and the environment, which underlie the...
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Oakland Hills business, Part 3: Hard work and customer service propel Terrace to 10th anniversary

Only 30 percent of small businesses that opened in 1999 are still alive, and one of the hardy success stories is Terrace Gifts and Coffee, which...
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