David Weidner out and about with the Corp. Comms team
More than 1,000 Oakland elementary school students attend health festival to prevent nicotine addiction and improve emotional well-being...Check out the full story
Antoinette & Alejandro Mayer at Fox Theater in Oakland for the Mayors Scaaf's Inagural Gala
Celebrate the most diverse restaurant week in the region. Oakland Restaurant Week runs over two weekends for foodies to take full advantage of dining deals from January 11-20, 2019.
B-Dama is an order-at-the-counter izakaya that elevates traditional Japanese food with original recipes utilizing local and seasonal ingredients.Check them out!
On March 14th, WL2X hosted their first summit and the theme was to "Inspire Women At All Levels To Lead". The summit featred keynote speeches by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and TaskTabbit Founder Leah Busque, an executive presentation by our own Mary O'Hara and a panel of women who sit on Blue Shield's Board of Directors. It was an empowering and inspirational program. Check out the full story.
Don Campbell at the Inaugural Gala supporting Oaklands Mayor Libby Schaaf's incredible campagain, Oakland Promise at the Fox Theater.
Robert Birks in Oakland eating at ButtercuP representing #80ForOakland. ButtercuP's goal is to serve our guests hearty, high quality food at a reasonable price. If you haven't been, check them out.
Sobo Ramen is a fusion (Japanese-Inspired) ramen shop first opened in 2012. If you haven't been, go check them out.
Don Campbell at Pucquino in Oakland enjoying pervian food representing #80ForOakland.Pucquio humbly pays homage to the ancient traditions of the Peruvian cuisine. Our aspiration is to share
the passion that has been evident in many generations of masters whose culinary jewels can be considered some of the finest examples of Peruvian artistry. If you have been, go check them out.
Don Campbell in Oakland enjoying some yummy noodles at Shan Dong representing #80ForOakland. If you haven't been, check them out.
Blue Shield of California has set new targets to dramatically increase the amount of business it does with suppliers of goods and services from diverse businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, disabled veterans and the LGBTQ+ community.Check out the full story.
Danielle Valle Gilchrist at the Oakland Museum getting artsy with her photo representing #80ForOakland
If you haven't been, go check out the Oakland Museum
Rick from Blue Shield of California out at Hancook in Oakland with his buddies during Restaurant Week representing #80ForOakland.
When Blue Shield of California moves its headquarters and 1,200 of its employees to Oakland in late 2019, the company already will have made a positive mark on the community. As part of its 80th anniversary, Blue Shield has launched the “#80forOakland” campaign, which will conduct 80 community service or discovery activities in Oakland prior to the official headquarters’ opening at 601 City Center.Check out the full story.
Blue Shield of California and the American Heart Association launched a new free self-service blood pressure kiosk for East Oakland residents at the Roots Community Clinic. Hypertension impacts 20 percent of the patients at the clinic, which is 60 percent higher than the national average. Check out the full story.
Heather Blanchard tweeting from Mockingbird in Oakland during Restaurant Week representing #80ForOakland. The sophisticated yet approachable seasonal cuisine at Mockingbird utilizes modern inspiration while staying true to fundamental techniques. If you haven't been, go check them out.
Cara Munnis in Oakland at Restaurant Week representing #80ForOakland with her adorable family.
In honor of Blue Shield of California's 80th anniversary and to celebrate our headquarters relocation to Oakland, California, we created the #80ForOakland campaign to encourage our employees to get to know their new home city through a mix of self-exploration and planned community service activities. We're tracking our progress on this map, and we hope you visit often to see where "blue" has been.