Month: October 2017

Ken A. Epstein

Congress of Neighborhoods Seeks Community Power in East Oakland Flatlands

By Ken Epstein Hundreds of local residents packed into an elementary school gymnasium last Saturday to attend…

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School District Avoids State Takeover with Two-Year $32 Million Budget Cuts

By Ken Epstein The Oakland Unified School District’s budget is balanced but fragile, and the consequences of…

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School Board Focuses on Balanced Budget After This Year’s $17 Million Shortfall

By Ken Epstein Oakland Board of Education members are gaining a deeper understanding of operating public schools…

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Ken A. Epstein

Storytellers Spin True Tales About Life Under Trump

Posted in Arts and Culture Stagebridge participant Beverly Miles: “Nobody ever sees the problem as the problem. IIt doesn’t…

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Oakland Honors Educator Kitty Kelly Epstein

By Post Staff Community members and leaders recently celebrated the contributions of community activist Kitty Kelly Epstein,…

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Oakland School District Honor Band Takes a Knee for Justice at A’s Game

By Post Staff Oakland Unified School District’s Honor Band took a stand for justice Monday evening, Sept….

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Ken A. Epstein

Tenants Up the Ante in Fight for Renter Protections

Posted in Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Gentrification, Housing/Foreclosures By Post Staff Oakland organizations that represent tenants are increasing the pressure on city…

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