In school, we’ve all heard teachers say during a test, “I can’t help you on this one” or “I can’t give you answers.” I guess times have changed because two Oakland teachers have been accused of doing the opposite.

This week many Oakland citizens became the victims of a bitter contract dispute between AC Transit drivers and their unions. Several “sick outs” were staged during the week which effected people’s commutes.

After imposing a cost-slashing contract about 20 percent of the drivers called in sick.

 Their key to victory might be Natasha Huey of San Francisco, who has won every round she’s performed in. Can Team Bay Area ride her momentum and bring home gold for the region? We’ll have to see. 

After a long night at work none would want to come home to gunshots. But that what happened this morning in Oakland.

According to Oakland Tribune, a 53 year old man was shot and killed in front of his home.

Tired of waiting on Major League Baseball to make a decision on the Oakland A’s and their future. San Jose Mayor Larry Reed has decided to take “measures” which could very well come back to haunt him.

It was reported today that Reed wants to push forward with putting a measure on the November ballot for the funding of a ballpark.

If poets had their own version of the World Cup, where teams from all over the world gathered in one city to compete for title of “Grand Slam Champions,” the Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam would have to be it.

 Last night I got a taste of what being a journalist is all about. Armed with a flip cam I captured truly remarkable images of what happened in downtown Oakland. Several very valuable lessons were learned last night.

Have you ever woken up to a brand new day and feared it? That’s how I felt this morning. But I bet many people are feeling like this today. It’s Judgment Day and if justice isn’t served, I honestly think Oakland will burn to the ground.