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Understanding North Korea
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Understanding North Korea
For years, East Bay activists have been trying to influence US policy toward North Korea. Finally, Washington may be listening.
By Kathleen Wentz
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Jim Dennis
Dellums Fails to Pay at Least $239,000 in Taxes
Full Disclosure
Dellums Fails to Pay at Least $239,000 in Taxes
Sources say the couple's financial troubles could rule out a reelection bid as the mayor is forced to return to lobbying.
By Robert Gammon
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Michelle Ellson
A Private Venture Seeks Public Parks Bond Money
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A Private Venture Seeks Public Parks Bond Money
The Alameda Boys and Girls Club seeks public funding for its new center, to the consternation of people who say that's not what a 2008 parks bond was for.
By Michele Ellson
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Alec McDonald
His Tribute, Their Slur
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His Tribute, Their Slur
New Oakland bar creates a theme out of a term — geisha — that some area residents find offensive.
By Alec MacDonald
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Luke Tsai
Work in Progress
Eco Watch
Work in Progress
Recession be damned, two Oakland entrepreneurs create 21st-century office space.
By Luke Tsai
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Seven Days
The Rape That Shocked the Nation
Up to ten young men laughed and snapped photos as they allegedly gang-raped a fifteen-year-old girl outside a Richmond High dance. And passersby did nothing to stop it.
By Robert Gammon
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Raising the Bar
Michael Moore's Action Plan
His prescription for an irritated but inactive people.
By Jay Youngdahl
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Letters for November 4
Letters
Letters for November 4
Readers sound off on cuts to community colleges, the lost runner, and EBMUD.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Corrections
Corrections for the Week of November 2
Lawsuit regarding Oakland's ranked-choice voting.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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