OAKLAND — Being the first wildlife refuge ... who had heard about Hector and Helen, sent one of their own injured white pelicans to the Lake Merritt refuge to live out his life about nine ...

There are two types of egrets, two types of pelicans and nine different ... on an international cuisine. Given Lake Merritt’s proximity to the Port of Oakland, where international ships dock ...

The refuge is perfect for birdwatching today, as some of the most majestic birds reside there, including pelicans and herons ... that circumnavigates Merritt Lake, Oakland is one of America's ...

For me and my family, Lake Merritt is the beating heart of Oakland. Over the years we've visited hundreds of times — to play, exercise, learn and relax. From walking our dog around the 3.4-mile ...

For more than 100 years, Oakland's Lake Merritt has served as a designated refuge for wildlife, but it's not just for the birds anymore. Over the years, it has become both an exercise center for ...

The immersive attraction “Bubble Planet” will delight people of all ages — if they have a special thing for orb shapes.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Lake Merritt is also known as the jewel of Oakland. A new campaign that launched Monday hopes to add some shine to the popular destination, which has also been the scene of ...