Housing/Foreclosures

Ken A. Epstein

Port of Oakland Passes Groundbreaking Jobs Policy

After 21 months of negotiations with the local community, the Port of Oakland Board of Commissioners voted…

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Ken A. Epstein

East Oakland Organizations Unveil New Grassroots People’s Agenda

East Oakland residents gathered in front of city hall his week to unveil a community-created East Oakland…

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Ken A. Epstein

Oak Knoll Project Passes Council Committee, Goes to City Council for Approval

By Ken Epstein The City Council Community and Economic Development (CED) Committee this week approved zoning changes…

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Ken A. Epstein

Potential Statewide Initiative Would Dramatically Expand Rent Control

Posted in Community, Economic Development, Gentrification, Housing/Foreclosures A  potential 2018 statewide ballot initiative to dramatically expand rent control in Oakland and other…

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Ken A. Epstein

Students and Staff Say Laney College Threatened by Proposed Ballpark

Posted in Coliseum City, Economic Development, Gentrification, Housing/Foreclosures, Oakland Job Programs, Responsive Government Front row: part-time instructor Evan DeGennaro, student Lauren Jelks.Top row (l…

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Ken A. Epstein

Schaaf’s Homeless Plan Challenged: Is Her 17K Plan Pie in the Sky?

Posted in Economic Development, Gentrification, Housing/Foreclosures, Responsive Government By Ken Epstein As homelessness continues to surge in Oakland, pressure is increasing on…

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Ken A. Epstein

Fans, Neighbors Differ Over Proposed A’s Stadium

A packed Peralta board meeting opened discussion Tuesday evening on proposed A’s ballpark project next to Lake…

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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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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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Ken A. Epstein

Community Groups Oppose Proposed A’s Stadium Near Laney College

Posted in Community, Economic Development, Environment, Gentrification, Housing/Foreclosures, Responsive Government By Ken Epstein A coalition of community groups has come together quickly to oppose…

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