A WNBA Trailblazer, Women’s College Hockey and an Oakland Store Where One Thing Is Free
Published: May 1, 2026
Duration: 30:13
In East Oakland, a Store Where 1 Item Is Always Free
If you find yourself wandering around Oakland’s Dimond District, you might come across a rather unusual store. The space looks like a hoarder’s attic. It’s crowded with mismatched objects: glassware, old electronics, knitted hats, typewriters and rotary phones. But you don't need money to shop here, you can actually take one item home for free. Free Oakland UP is both an art installation and mutual aid model, offering commentary on waste and reuse. KQED’s Srishti Prabha brings us the story of this space, and what it...