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Oakland residents honor MLK by gathering to stop the violence.
Regeneration Church and Reverend Harry Louis Williams II, hosted “Stop the Gunfire- MLK Day Gathering” a grassroots program hoping to find a solution towards reducing the violent crimes in Oakland.
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Oakland’s Proposed Budget: not as simple as A, B, C
Miss the first Community Budget Forum discussing the Oakland City Budget? Get the low-down on the three budget scenarios and weigh in on what you think the city council should do to balance the budget!
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Residents stand up for themselves at Oakland City Council Meeting
At the Jan, 11 Oakland City Council meeting, I got to witness civil activism in action. Young and old came out to speak against the gang injunctions. It renewed my faith in the political process.
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Adventures in Oakland Politics: District 2!
Tonight I went to a forum between District 2 City Council candidates Pat Kernighan and Jennifer Pae held at Lakeshore Avenue Baptist Church. I enjoyed every minute. The church was very nice inside. Pat Kernighan is the incumbent and has been in the Council for 5 years. I had been part of the Grand Lake…