While supporters and opponents of Proposition 8 wait for a decision in the Perry v. Schwarzenegger federal trial, volunteers with Equality California are going door-to-door in an attempt to change the minds of those who voted for the same-sex marriage ban.
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After five years of Measure Y, Oakland asks “Is community policing the answer?”
January 21, 2010 – 9:00 am
A string of robberies in the Golden Gate neighborhood raises questions about the effectiveness of community policing five years after the passage of Oakland’s Measure Y.
Bay Area watches as Prop 8 case begins in federal court
January 12, 2010 – 11:10 am
Testimony in Perry v. Schwarzenegger featured vivid personal testimony about struggles with discrimination based on sexual orientation. The team defending Proposition 8, meanwhile, argued that the state has a compelling interest to allow voters to define marriage.
Prop 8 sparring begins in S.F. federal court
January 11, 2010 – 2:00 pm
In a San Francisco courtroom packed to overflowing, attorneys on both sides of Proposition 8 argued this morning about whether the same-sex marriage ban is discriminatory or a justifiable expression of California voters’ will.
Oakland’s community policing program fears possible cuts
January 8, 2010 – 10:37 am
With Oakland facing a projected $25 million deficit for 2010, the city’s Community Police Advisory Board voiced concern Wednesday that the 13 civilian staff members in the police department’s community policing program might be dismissed.
In hiring new chief, BART Police has a chance to start again
December 18, 2009 – 6:04 pm
BART convened a public forum Thursday seeking feedback from riders regarding the next BART police chief.
AC Transit cuts services, but not as drastically as feared
December 17, 2009 – 12:14 pm
In an effort to balance a budget facing an estimated $57 million deficit, the AC Transit Board of Directors last night approved an 8.4 percent cut in bus services throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
BART votes to approve Oakland airport connector
December 11, 2009 – 4:38 pm
After three hours of public comment and discussion yesterday, the BART Board of Directors voted 7 to 1 to approve the $492 million Oakland Airport Connector (OAC) elevated rail line. Construction is scheduled begin in mid-2010 and be completed by 2013.
December 2, 2009: Virtual Food Drives, Train Accidents, and a Website Grows in Oakland
December 2, 2009 – 8:30 am
Happy Wednesday, Oakland
Sad news to start: An Amtrak train on its way to Sacramento to San Jose struck a car Tuesday evening near the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and E10th Street, killing the man driving.
December is a busy month for the Alameda County Community Food Bank and this year, more than ever, the need is [...]
11.30.09 Cyber Monday!
November 30, 2009 – 1:13 pm
Good Afternoon, Oakland
It’s November 30th, the last day of the month. Boy, that was fast!
Around here, every Monday is Cyber Monday. But today is also the typical final day of the big Thanksgiving weekend sales. Black Friday was a mixed success, with reports indicating a slight bump in overall sales as retailers cut deep deals [...]
BART review committee discusses police practices during meeting
November 25, 2009 – 4:07 pm
Members of the BART Police Department Review Committee raised questions Wednesday about the police practices at the West Oakland BART station on Nov 21 that resulted in the arrest and injury of an intoxicated train passenger.
Felony charges dropped in BART altercation
November 24, 2009 – 8:50 pm
Felony charges were dropped against Michael Joseph Gibson today in connection with an altercation with a BART Police Officer Saturday evening.
UC Berkeley students continue protest at UC administration building
November 23, 2009 – 10:06 pm
A group of UC Berkeley students gathered in the lobby of the UC Regents Administration building in Downtown Oakland Monday afternoon, reportedly to discuss the announced 32% rise in undergraduate student fees with UC President Mark Yudof.
Hardy Dog Park
November 23, 2009 – 6:34 pm
Townes yipped and squealed as his owner led him near the fence at North Oakland’s Hardy Dog Park. He saw a few friends inside the dog run and strained against his red collar and leash to say hello.
Townes’ owner, Bonnie, led him through the gate, bringing a black hound, a collie, and a black and [...]