'Rock-n-Stroll' brings live music to Oakland shopping district

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Saturday morning, people were on the street in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood for the 'Rock-n-Stroll' event which features live music to promote buy-local shopping.

OAKLAND -- The pandemic accelerated the growth of online shopping, putting brick and mortar stores in a difficult spot and many small businesses have learned to adapt. In Oakland's Rockridge shopping district Saturday, they decided to add a little music to the marketplace.

"With everything going on in the world, you kind of need a little escape sometimes so why not make your home your little haven?" Trinchese said. That's not a concern at the"Cuttin' Up on College" salon where MaryAnne Valentine has been styling hair for nearly 40 years. Her challenge has been to adapt to all the tech workers who have moved into the neighborhood lately.

 

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