Oakland Tribune, "Gifts bringing joy to Fruitvale", December 25, 2005

Oakland Tribune, “Data detail vibrancy of Oakland’s poor areas”, August 23, 2005

Oakland Tribune, “Outdoor flicks in Fruitvale provide family entertainment”, August 23, 2005

San Francisco Chronicle, “New report paints brighter picture of Oakland”, August 23, 2005

Contra Costa Times, “Report highlights Oakland potential”, August 23, 2005

Oakland Business Review, “Fruitvale Village awaits Phase II”, June 2005

Hispanic Business, “Top 25 Nonprofits”, May 2005

New Urban News, “Fruitvale Village replaces park-and-ride”, April/May 2005

East Bay Business Times, “40 Under 40”, April 29, 2005

Oakland City Magazine, “Redevelopment Special – Reviving Fruitvale”, March/April 2005

Oakland Tribune, “Gonzales a dream for Unity Council”, February 21, 2005

East Bay Business Times, “Up close – Gilda Gonzales”, February 11, 2005