Monthly Archives: October 2011

In a Season of Change– a Plea to Our New Mayor

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

In October and early November Oaklanders look forward to warm weather, beautiful sunsets, and-fires and earthquakes. Oh, and election season. This time last year I was walking the neighborhoods of West Oakland and Lake Merritt, flyering folks coming out of … Continue reading →

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Occupy Oakland: There is a There There.

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Despite millions of dollars and decades of planning, the city center was never vibrant until now- Occupy Oakland is in its 8th night as I write this. I have visited the site every day since the first rally on October … Continue reading →

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Oakland Unified Saves Jobs for Adult ED Administrators and Consultants-Few Classes, Fewer Teachers

Posted on October 8, 2011 by

OEA Decries Union Busting-teachers offered part-time temporary work- two administrators rehired while a former administrator and retired Chevron exec gets top pay to “consult” and students get…. few classes. This letter was written by James Knebelman, a long time Oakland … Continue reading →

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