In a meeting that went well into the night, Oakland Unified School District board members - in a 5 to 2 vote - approved a new restructuring package Wednesday that includes the closing of five elementary schools.

Despite broke pockets and budget problems, our city continues to be a place rich with incredible ideas. How do we translate our consciousness into concrete action – with no cash?

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