Ken A. Epstein
Entertainment Complex Poised for Jack London Square
Posted in Economic Development, Gentrification Condo tower proposed for entrance to square By Ken A. Epstein Construction is already underway…
“World Asthma Day” in Alameda County
Posted in Education/Schools/Youth, Health By Spencer Whitney The Alameda County Asthma Coalition, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and the…
Oakland Declares May 6 “Father Jay Mathews Day”
Posted in Community Father Jay Mathews By Ken Epstein The Oakland City Council this week honored beloved local priest…
Minimum Wage Increase Seeks to Reduce Wage Gap
By Ashley Chambers Business owners and workers in Oakland are debating Councilmember Larry Reid’s proposal to raise…
We Can Help Young People Leave the Street Life for the University, Says Dr. Victor Rios
Posted in Education/Schools/Youth, Equal Rights/Equity, Police-Public Safety By Ken A. Epstein Award winning sociologist Dr. Victor Rios came home to Oakland…
Teacher Workforce Lacks Diversity, Damaging Student Achievement
Posted in Education/Schools/Youth, Equal Rights/Equity By Post Staff While America’s public schools are becoming increasingly more diverse, a new report…
City Struggles to Increase Numbers of Police
Posted in Police-Public Safety By Post Staff With public safety consistently a top issue among Oaklanders, many residents are…
Oakland’s Housing Market Skyrockets, Continues to Displace Longtime Residents
By Ken A. Epstein Oakland continues to be plagued by foreclosures and rent increases that threaten to…
After 28 Years, Laney Instructor Al Young Is Still Fighting for a Full Time Job
Posted in Education/Schools/Youth, Equal Rights/Equity By Ken Epstein Al Young is nothing if not vocal and tenacious. A part-timer for…
New Fund Helps Oaklanders Get Jobs at Army Base
Posted in Army Base Jobs, Economic Development, Oakland Job Programs By Ashley Chambers Community groups and leaders have come together to…