Month: June 2019
Backers of “Public Land for Public Good” Challenge City’s Commitment to Market-rate Housing
Supporters of utilizing all public land for community benefit, especially for affordable housing, speak Tuesday at the…
School District Prepares for Second Round of School Closures
The district also is beginning the process of selling or leasing school properties. By Ken Epstein The…
Council Adopts Kaplan’s $3.2 Billion Budget
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District Is Dismantling West Oakland Public Schools ‘Piece by Piece,’ Says Coach Tapscott
Ben “Coach” Tapscott By Ken Epstein The future of West Oakland Middle School (WOMS) – the only…