Brush.pros/ cons Pros 1. nice people 2. very low crime rate Cons 1. awful job market 2.very limited cultural scene 3. like most small towns, many people are  More

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More