11.17.09 Oakland man charged with murder of girlfriend and her young son
on November 17, 2009
Curtis Martin III is charged with the murders of his girlfriend, Zoelina Williams, and her 17-month-old son, Jashon Williams. O.N. will have the story later today.
Budget woes could mean a tax increase for Oakland residents and/or potentially selling off Oakland’s convention centers.
City Councilmember Jane Brunner (District ) is in China this week attending a Low Carbon City program. A call to Brunner’s staff could not determine if the councilmember’s visit was in any way related to the President’s trip to China this week. Brunner will return on Tuesday.
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