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Ruby Responds to Post Questions
By Post Staff In response to questions from the Post , City Auditor Courtney Ruby disputed criticisms…
Under Hannigan’s Leadership City “Gives Back” $600,000
By Ken A. Epstein Some representatives of nonprofits agencies and community leaders are calling for a sweeping…
Remembering Hugo Chavez, Who Aided Hurricane Katrina Victims
Posted in World News By Ken A. Epstein As millions of Venezuelans mourn the death of 58-year-old President Hugo…
City Staff Retaliates Against Non-Rrofit Youth Agency Whistleblowers
Posted in Oakland Job Programs By Ken A. Epstein Is the city retaliating against Pivotal Point Youth Services, which…
Review Board for Complaints Against Police Still On Hold
Posted in Uncategorized By Ken A. Epstein The city’s administration has not implemented a City Council decision to begin…
Darlene Lawson, 75, A Champion for Equal Education
Posted in Education/Schools/Youth By Ken A. Epstein Businesswoman Darlene Ann Lawson-Scott, 75, who left a lasting impact on Oakland…
Looking for Answers: Why Did Oakland Lose $600,000 for Jobs?
Posted in Oakland Job Programs By Ken A. Epstein Part III The head of the Oakland Workforce Investment Board…
Agencies Say WIB Is Choking Services to Youth
Posted in Oakland Job Programs By Ken A. Epstein Agencies working with the city’s Oakland Workforce Investment Board are…
State Reveals How City Lost $600,000 to Help Workers
By Ken A. EpsteinPart 2 City of Oakland officials are explaining how they lost $600,000 in federal…
City Sent Back $600,000 to State for Failure to Train Laid Off Workers
By Ken A. Epstein Part I The City of Oakland has sent back $600,000 in federal funding…