Incorporated in 1852, just three years after the 49ers came west looking to strike it rich with gold. Oakland is the county seat of Alameda County and is a central hub city for a region of the San Francisco Bay Area known as the East Bay. The city lies directly across the bay from San Francisco.

Oakland’s territory covers what was once a mosaic of coastal terrace prairie, oak woodland (thus Oakland), and north coastal scrub. Oakland served as a rich resource when its hillside oak and redwood timber were logged to build San Francisco, and Oakland’s fertile flatland soils helped it become a prolific agricultural region.

During the California Gold Rush, Oakland became the main staging post for passengers and cargo journeying between the Bay Area and the Sierra foothills. In the late 1860s, Oakland was selected as the western terminal of the Transcontinental Railroad.

It continued to grow into the 20th century with its busy port, shipyards, and a thriving automobile industry. Following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, many San Franciscans left that city’s destruction, and a great number of Oakland’s homes were built during the 1910s and 1920s. An extensive streetcar network connected most of Oakland’s neighborhoods to inter-city rail lines, most of whose routes continue as bus lines today. Ferry lines connected Oakland to San Francisco and other cities.

Today, travel is made easy with automobiles and buses. Travelers commute across the bay via the bridges and boats. Merchants view this city as a haven for loyal customers. This can be seen with the connection between The Mobile Stylists and clients. So connect and enjoy 5 Star Services.

Many of these small businesses have partnered with The Mobile Stylists to support their communities. The Mobile Stylists would like to introduce you to some of these businesses and other companies who will give you a discount on products and services just for connecting with them.

We encourage you to continue to show your support for Oakland small business and it’s local merchants as well as local residents and visitors. Connect with them right here.