Article by New America Media.
Last updated at Sun, 8 May at 11:06am.
Article by Niema Jordan.
Last updated at Sun, 20 Mar at 6:40am.

Open since 2008, Futures Elementary School is one of two schools that occupy what was once known as Lockwood Elementary. Since the switch, Futures has seen higher test scores and lower staff turnover.

Article by Jennifer Inez Ward.
Last updated at Tue, 26 Oct at 11:59pm.

Despite turning 50 years old this month, AC Transit is hardly in a celebratory mood.

The bus agency - a lifeline for many Oaklanders - is wilting under continuous service cuts, worker layoffs, rider dissatisfaction, labor issues and low morale.

And riders must now brace themselves for even further cuts as the agency is set to deliver a one-two combination of service cuts ... with more likely to follow in 2011.

Blog entry by AC Transit.
Last updated at Fri, 24 Sep at 10:09am.

With AC Transit on the verge of celebrating its 50th anniversary in October, the revered and indispensable bus system could be facing one of the most drastic cutbacks in its history—the reduction of almost half its weekend service by the end of the year.

Blog entry by Patsy K. Eagan.
Last updated at Sun, 27 Jun at 10:39am.

Oakland City Hall

City Hall survived the Loma Pieta Earthquake in 1989…but how will it emerge from the city's earth-shaking fiscal crisis?

Blog entry by Stephen Allen.
Last updated at Wed, 16 Jun at 1:05pm.

Come make your voice heard at the Alameda County Budget Hearings!
 

Alameda County must close a $152 million deficit in order to balance the budget.  It is essential that we hear from community members about how the budget cuts will impact you, your family and the people you work with.  Please come and make your voice heard during the public comment session.
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Article by Barbara Grady.
Last updated at Tue, 1 Jun at 1:22am.

When drive-by shooters sprayed bullets into a funeral service at an East Oakland church in April, crisis response workers jumped into action – lunging across pews to shield young children from random bullets, pulling the grieving mother from the mayhem and carrying babies out of harm's way.

Blog entry by Lori Zook.
Last updated at Tue, 27 Apr at 1:10am.

SAVE OAKLAND ARTS NOW! Stop the 50% Arts Cut!

The Council needs to hear from us again! The community prevailed when we raised our voices against similar cuts in October 2008. WE CAN DO IT AGAIN!