Archive for August, 2010
Budget Crisis Effects Childcare and Child Development Centers in Oakland
Childcare centers in Oakland and statewide will lose funding on August 27th, if Governor Schwarzenegger’s budget goes forward. This 08122010_News“>report was filed for Pacifica Evening News:
Kang memorial: Another sad event For Oakland’s Chinatown
A memorial for murdered tourist Jinghong Kang stirs up memories of murdered Tian Sheng Yu. Widow says: “I hope we will unite together to stop the violence.”
Laurel Street Fair today 11-5
The John Santos Sextet, a HUGE Kids’ Zone, food, drink and vendors will be on hand today at the Laurel Street Fair on MacArthur between 35th and 38th Avenues.
Supporters push to make Oakland a “Fair Trade Town,” too
Ben & Jerry’s is among a growing number of national and local companies who are making fair trade agreements the norm, say supporters of Fair Trade Oakland. Others include Peet’s and Tully’s, Farmer Joe’s and Trader Joe’s.
“Mystified” about those “quiet perpetrators”
Dedoceo Habi has plans to produce an original music video to draw attention to the plight of rape and incest victims. But he needs help from the community to appear as extras and to locate therapeutic support from licensed professionals.
Oakland’s November ballot set with large competitive field
The filing period ends, and 13 candidates will vie for Oakland mayor. Oakland City Clerk LaTonda Simmons verified Wednesday that six mayoral contenders have already qualified to run for mayor — Terence Candell, Arnie Fields, Rebecca Kaplan, Don Macleay, Joe Tuman, and Lionel Young, Jr. Gregory and six others could find out as early as tomorrow if they are eligible. Jean Quan and Don Perata both submitted petitions Wednesday afternoon, as did Tim Brown, Greg Harland, Marcie Hodge, and Niki Okuk.
Podcast: FreshFest 2010 founder Zakiya Harris
The Fresh Fest brings Erk the Jerk, Boots Riley, organic food, kids zone to make green economy real. Founder Zakiya Harris tells the backstory.An excerpt of this interview was aired on KPFA on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 and was produced by Esther Manilla and hosted by Aimee Allison. Listen to the audio here.
Rally today to mark one-year disappearance of Hassani Campbell
August 10, 2010 marks the one-year anniversary of the dissappearance of Hassani Campbell. A rally organized today keeps the public focused on solving the case.
Hip-hop in Green: Oakland’s Fresh Fest 2010
Inspired by the GreenFest; Oakland’s FreshFest is a breakout event that brings culture, environment, social justice and community together this Saturday at Mosswood Park.
Podcast: East Bay Express’ Rachel Swan
East Bay Express music editor Rachel Swan describes the fantastic local talent featured in the Best of the East Bay party.
