Oakland is the eighth largest city in the state of California, and it is where a convergence of the simple good life and economic progress happens. In terms of natural resources, Oakland has been blessed with a forest filled with oak trees that have lived for centuries to date which is how the city got its name.

There is also an abundance of timbre in Oakland, California giving the people more options when it comes to livelihood. Harvesting timbre and other wood products are not the only choices for employment in this part of the US because there are also corporate careers which can be built since there are many financial enterprises that are based here.

Oakland has had its share of challenges and difficulties. The crime rate in this city has increased within the past five years and it has also been affected gravely by the global recession in finance.

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Although it is true that a lot of families here have been forced to give up their homes because of financial difficulty, there are also families from the busier cities who decided to move in.

Oakland has so much to offer in terms of culture, arts, music, and general recreation. The night life here is not bad too because there is an assortment of bars and night clubs where you can have a good time with friends or even meet new people and go on casual fun filled dates.