Early candidates for state superintendent, Richmond Assemblymember Tony Thurmond and Marshall Tuck. STATE SUPERINTENDENT–BALLOT BOX–“At an education conference Thursday, the two announced candidates for state superintendent of public instruction called for more strategies to counter a teacher shortage they said… Read More ›
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Michael Bloomberg maxes out contributions to Tony Thurmond’s opponent for state supe
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg isn’t likely to be a friend of Tony Thurmond next year. STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS When it came to funding ballot initiatives for taxing sugary drinks in Oakland and San Francisco last fall,… Read More ›
Oakland is Leaving a Whole Lot of Money on the Table, says Grand Jury Report
OAKLAND | ALCO GRAND JURY | A new Alameda County Grand Jury report is questioning whether the City of Oakland and its police department are receiving all the revenue they’re due from a long-term towing contract. In addition, the report… Read More ›