Oakland is located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay, across from San Francisco and is comprised of 'the flatlands' and 'the hills.' According to Rand McNally, Oakland has the 'best' weather in the United States. Getting around Oakland is facilitated by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), as well as the public bus system provided by AC Transit. Oakland is also one of the major ports on the west coast.
Major League Baseball: Oakland Athletics - Oakland Coliseum
Oakland could be called the sourdough capital of the world, as Oakland produces more sourdough bread than any other place in the world!