Is that some photo or what?

@BigNews, aka local anchor Kris Sanchez shared this photo of the AC Transit bus that got stalled on the train tracks 6:30 am at 66th Avenue and San Leandro Street in East Oakland and got hit by an AMTRAK Capita Corridor train and got sliced right in half. The driver was in the bus, but was unhurt--and there were no passengers on board.

Lewis being framed in Your Muslim Bakery torture-kidnapping case? Attorney says so

"Yusef Bey V is a snitch": Richard Lewis defense attorney Patrick Hetrick told a jury on Tuesday that his client was being framed and had no relation to the torture-kidnap Your Black Muslim Bakery crimes he is on trial for.

Bay area preparing for March 4th Day of Action to defend education

Bay Area police say they will be out in force during Thursday's education-related protests to keep violence from breaking out. Meanwhile, Oakland Local has a round-up of events planned--and will be covering the protests live, real-time, with the biggest team we've put together yet. For an appetizer, see former teacher Pamela Drake's opinion piece.

Public Ethics Commission hears complaints about Quan, Perata

Does the PEC ever take action or just listen? Read Sam Stoker's account of the last meeting and form your own opinion.

Saturday is the Oakland Museum's White Elephant sale--a major fundraiser.

Do you go? What have you bought? Local blogger Catboy is already making plans to attend--and scoop up a set of "board games, flashcards, ledgers, tiny picture frames, wooden rulers." (He's going to make some assemblages, folks)

Other events coming up tonight and tomorrow- 

About Susan Mernit

Susan Mernit is the founder of Oakland Local. She is also the consulting web strategist for The Center for Investigative Reporting, and a consultant & trainer. Susan lives in North Oakland, near the Santa Fe school, with her partner Andy, her housemate, a big old dog named Winston, and a yard full of ants. She is an aspiring gardener, a long-time blogger & entrepreneur, and a recovering journalist.