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The big news of the day: after a bitter fight, some California residents shed tears while others rejoiced at the California Supreme Court decision to uphold Prop 8. Gay and lesbian couples that married before Nov. 4 remain married, however . Read the Chronicle story here. There are two protests scheduled tonight in Oakland, as well. Other events of interest include a meeting about Oakland’s bicycle master plan tonight from 6:30-8:30 and a free mortgage relief foreclosure prevention clinic. For…
Sun today, meetings this week and a fashion tip for the thrifty.
It is Memorial Day weekend. However, Californians are so worried about the economy and the state’s budget crisis that fewer us are going on vacation even with lower gas prices. But let’s take a break from all the worries. We have a lot to do within our own turf without having to get in the car and drive for hours. We can explore the history of African American decedents in Mexico at the Oakland Museum of California. You can spend $10 to…
It is a cloudy Saturday, and our economy is as gloomy as today’s sky.
A new superintendent, API scores and more. By ALEXIA UNDERWOOD
It is getting warming up–outside and in Oakland’s political community with more talks about budget cuts. Is Mayor Dellums too optimistic about getting stimulus money to fund Oakland’s police department? The Oakland Tribune has a very good piece on budget cuts in the police department and A Better Oakland chastised the media frenzy on this issue two weeks ago. The residents hoping that a new superintendent for the Oakland Unified School District will fix the failing school system are sending…
Worried about the budget? Attend a meeting.
Budget cuts, sweets, and more.
Driveway overhang near Downtown.