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Cassidy Pads Resume with Falsehoods when Truth is more Compelling

March 14, 2014 — 35 Comments

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Guillen Showing Strong Interest in Oakland’s District 2 Seat

February 6, 2014 — 21 Comments

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Corbett Calls for Investigation into Fannie Mae Illegally Taking Fees for Short Sales

January 30, 2014 — 29 Comments

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Richmond May Ask Voters To Significantly Increase Minimum Wage

January 14, 2014 — 5 Comments

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Middle-Aged White Males: Homeless and Nowhere to Go

January 9, 2014 — 1 Comment

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Richmond’s Foreclosure Plan Yet Another Cry For Help At The Local Level

September 11, 2013 — 1 Comment

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Kaplan Calls On Congress To Restore Head Start Funding

August 15, 2013 — 2 Comments

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Oakland Begins Investigation Of Goldman Sachs For Rate Swap Deal

August 7, 2013 — 3 Comments

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Alameda County Closes $80 Million Deficit With Extra Leftover For Employees

June 14, 2013 — 3 Comments

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Goldman Sachs Debarment Heads Back To Oakland Council, But Not Without Added Confusion

May 29, 2013 — 2 Comments

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Despite Council Support, Debarment Of Goldman Sachs Is Gummed Up

May 13, 2013 — 1 Comment

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ALAMEDA COUNTY SEES BUDGET FUNDING GAP FALL TO $80 MILLION

May 4, 2013 — 0 Comments

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Alameda County To Face Another Year Of Budget Cuts

April 9, 2013 — 3 Comments

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Budget Issues In San Leandro Stymie Implementation Of Climate Action Plan

March 7, 2013 — 8 Comments

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Mayor To Hayward: With Better Schools, Your Home Could Be Worth $100k More!

February 1, 2013 — 86 Comments