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Questions about Oakland Promise: If it wasn’t a nonprofit, what was it? What happened to the money for scholarships for kids?
By Ken Epstein Questions continue to surface about the organization and accountability of “The Oakland Promise,” Mayor…
$44.4 More Million for Homeless
Posted in Economic Development, Gentrification, Homelessness, Illegal dumping, Immigrant Rights, Labor, Libby Schaaf, Oakland Job Programs, Politics, Racial profiling, Rebecca Kaplan, Reentry/Formerly Incarcerated, Responsive Government, Restorative Justice, Sanctuary City, Transportation Affordable housing, parks, illegal…
Parents Ask: “Who’s Behind Roots School Closure?”
“Who are really the key players here. It appears board members don’t have any control,” said a…
Council Rushes to Approve Five-Year Police Agreement
Posted in Libby Schaaf, Police-Public Safety, Racial profiling, Rebecca Kaplan, Responsive Government, Uncategorized APTP activist James Burch tells City Council to stop putting the…
“Moratorium on Public Land Sales” Goes to CED Committee, Tuesday, June 26
By Post Staff The City Council’s Community and Economic Development (CED) Committee will hear a community-initiated proposal…
Parent Clarissa Doutherd Kicks Off Campaign for School Board, District 4
By Ken Epstein Parent leader Clarissa Doutherd kicked off her campaign Sunday for District 4 representative on…
Oakland Public Library Discards African American History Books
By Post Staff Community activist Assata Olugbala shocked members of the community and council members when she…
State “Culpable” for School District’s Financial Crisis, Says Former County Schools’ Superintendent
By Ken Epstein The State of California, which is legally responsible for overseeing the Oakland Unified School…
Despite Opposition, Council Members Will Discuss “Cover-Up” of OPD’s Violation of Sanctuary City Status
Did Mayor Schaaf block City Council discussion of ICE raid to shield Police Chief´s false statements? Full…
Outside Fiscal Team Examines School District´s Precarious Finances
Community questions FCMAT’s support for closing schools and restricting wage increases By Ken Epstein In an attempt…