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Cousins Held for Almost Four Years without Trial on Trumped Up Charges—Rape, Kidnapping
By Jesse Strauss In early 1994, two men violently robbed, kidnapped, and carjacked an Oakland couple. The victims were forced into their own trunk, driven around to ATMs for the purpose of withdrawing cash (which was unsuccessful), and brought to a clearing in the hills only to see the male violently beaten, tased and forced [...]
New Arrests and Charges Related to the Mehserle Verdict
The “Oakland 100 Support Committee” is calling for support from the community to help in the defense of the people who were arrested during the Mehserle protests.
OaklandSeen Radio interview: “Oakland School District: The Big Issues”
An Oakland Unified School District board member and a parent activist discuss the upcoming school budget and their expectations for the upcoming year.
Eyewitness account: Civic Center melee
What started as a peaceful rally after the verdict of Johannes Mehserle was read at 4:00 pm yesterday afternoon turned into a night of melee and mayhem when the California Highway Patrol converged on 14th and Broadway streets in Oakland.
Help guide for Oakland City Council major budget session
Nineteen facts behind the most important budget session of the year. This list answers what is being considered and the official process to decide. Must read.
Oakland protest of Israeli ship used anti-apartheid era tactics
Five hundred protesters at the Port of Oakland prevented the unloading of an Israeli ship for 24 hours, highlighting a deadly attack on a humanitarian flotilla.
Eyes on the Street Against Dumping
Are you tired of trash on your streets? Are you tired of dumping in your neighborhood? Well the folks at District Three are tired. They are tired of seeing otherwise beautiful neighborhoods marred by litter, garbage bags, old furniture, etc. They are tired of the dumping that occurs throughout West Oakland, and they need your [...]
Thousands in Oakland protest Arizona immigration law and proposed federal reform
Oakland’s May Day protest was bigger than expected. There was boisterous support of Oakland’s proposed boycott of Arizona and strong demands for a fairer immigration law than proposed last week on Capitol Hill.
Latest census numbers shows Oakland among lowest in Bay
The Census has sent out the latest numbers on local mail participation rates and it shows Oakland third lowest among Bay Area cities, only topping Emeryville and East Palo Alto.
Oakland sergeant files defamation lawsuit
In a federal civil rights suit filed Wednesday, Oakland Police Sgt. Derwin Longmire alleges he was slandered because of his ties to Yusef Bey IV.
