A movie being filmed in Oakland promises to raise the city's profile, but not everyone is happy: some merchants say this glitzy production is an unwelcome spectacle.
Oakland
Kaplan says the movie has shut down streets and cost him business, with no advance warning. This, after merchants are being challenged by the coronavirus and smash-and-grabs. "They blocked off the area, so there’s no parking, our regulars who live in the neighborhood were furious because 1980s film cars were sitting here," Kaplan said.But Kaplan is super-annoyed.
Teena Johnson owns Mama T’s restaurant n downtown. She thought the movie would bring her more business. But she says food for those working the film was catered.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Malibu Babie On Producing a No. 1 Hit For Nicki Minaj With ‘Super Freaky Girl’This story is part of Billboard’s annual Year In Music package, which identifies and explores the major music trends and industry stories that defined 2022.
Read more »
Suspect arrested in Oakland drive-by murder of Keison LeeA 34-year-old Oakland man has been arrested in the Nov. 4 drive-by slaying of Keison Lee in a neighborhood near the Oakland Coliseum
Read more »
Oakland police announce arrest in fatal drive-by shootingOakland police on Tuesday announced a 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder stemming from a drive-by shooting last month.
Read more »
Oakland brewery undergoes makeover into festive ‘ski village’Not everyone can get to Tahoe to enjoy the lovely snow Mother Nature has been dumping recently. But there’s a simulacrum closer to home at Oakland’s Temescal Brewing, which this holiday…
Read more »
Pleasant Hill man charged with murder in Oakland shootingThe victim, 34-year-old Keison Lee, was shot and killed in Oakland last month.
Read more »
One-of-a-kind Caribbean-Iranian restaurant finally opens in OaklandThree years in the making, Calabash, from the chefs behind Kingston 11 and Komaaj, is an all-day eatery with a full bar, lounge and market.
Read more »