Robert Gammon
Bio:
Robert Gammon is the Express's co-editor. He joined the staff in 2004 after spending six years as a reporter for the Oakland Tribune. He also writes Full Disclosure and Seven Days, along with a feature-cover story now and then.
Robert Gammon is the Express's co-editor. He joined the staff in 2004 after spending six years as a reporter for the Oakland Tribune. He also writes Full Disclosure and Seven Days, along with a feature-cover story now and then.
- News, Feature, Jan 23, 2008
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The Buses From Hell
After AC Transit purchased costly foreign buses that drivers hate and many riders fear, its service and finances took a wrong turn.
- News, Feature, Dec 19, 2007
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The Old Guard Outmaneuvers the New Mayor
Port director Omar Benjamin wants to take authority from a commission that soon will be controlled by appointees of Ron Dellums.
- News, Feature, Dec 19, 2007
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Spinmeister of the Year
Oakland City Attorney John Russo declared victory in the Oak-to-Ninth legal battle — then asked for a new trial.
- News, Feature, Oct 10, 2007
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Eli's Experiment
Meet Eli Broad, a SoCal billionaire who uses his cash and connections to groom Oakland school administrators and keep the district under state control.
- News, Feature, Aug 8, 2007
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Back to Square One
Jack London Square's future lies in an ambitious-but-risky proposal whose failure could turn once-public waterfront into office space.
- News, Feature, May 30, 2007
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My Fair Lady
Don Perata helped raise Sandra Polka from debt and into a position of wealth and power. The big question is why? Campaigning the Perata Way: Second of two parts
- News, Feature, May 30, 2007
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Free Associating
In some races, Polka's involvement is the Perata connection.
- News, Feature, May 30, 2007
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On the Record
Polka's mediocre performance in state legislative campaigns
- News, Feature, May 23, 2007
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Living Large
How state Senator Don Perata uses campaign cash to finance his lavish lifestyle. First of two parts.
- News, Feature, Jan 10, 2007
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Who's Killing the Immigrant Mothers of Fremont?
Twice in three years, foreign-born women have been killed by apparent strangers in the Centerville District. Some residents see hate.
- News, Feature, Jan 3, 2007
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Inflating the Numbers
The Brown administration came very close on the 10K Plan. So why the grade inflation?
- News, Feature, Jan 3, 2007
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Jerry Brown in Oaktown
A timeline.
- News, Feature, Nov 29, 2006
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The Fremont Athletics
How the deal went down, and why it was inevitable
- News, Feature, Nov 1, 2006
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Rebranding a Candidate
Oakland Councilwoman Pat Kernighan recasts herself as a progressive with the help of friends.
- News, Feature, Nov 1, 2006
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The $83.5 Billion Ballot
An ode to California's "steal from our grandchildren" generation.
- News, Feature, Oct 18, 2006
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Trouble in the Air
Reagan's mass firing of air traffic controllers made American skies much less safe in the 1980s. Is Bush's flight plan the same?
- News, Feature, Aug 16, 2006
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The Plot to Oust Randy Ward
The schools chief didn't quit; he was forced out by his boss. Although his smart property deal could pay off Oakland's debt, he also got caught between Jack O'Connell and Don Perata.
- News, Feature, Jul 12, 2006
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The Moonies and the Sharks
How a Unification Church pastor went fishing for converts and snagged an indictment as America's most prolific poacher of baby leopard sharks.
- News, Feature, May 31, 2006
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Local To A Point
The news in ANG Newspapers is local. Their salary negotiators are not.
- News, Feature, May 24, 2006
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Err Jordan
As Alameda County's schools endured record financial woes, Sheila Jordan seemed more interested in punishing employees who questioned her judgment or her alleged illegal behavior.
