Comment Archives: Stories
Re: “Bad Training by OPD Led to Three Deaths”
Sounds like the arbitrator reached the correct decision, unlike some other arbitrator decisions reinstating cops who should have been disciplined.
Could it also be that Frazier's effort to change the "culture' of OPD is missing the real problem at OPD, incompetent, politcized upper management? Fix the management and presto the supposed cultural problems of the rank and file cops go away.
Sean Whent certainly knew what upper management at OPD wanted. Maybe he'll do what should be done instead of what he did in the past to please his bosses. But that will be impossible if his new boss, Frazier, is fixated on culture change. (historical note. I'm told that the famed police anthropologist, Wayne Tucker, first targeted OPD culture)
Re: “Rich, Black, Flunking”
niggers proudly teach ignorance to their children thats why they cant be civilized by society. then they blame whitey.
Re: “A People-Focused Solution”
I am so impressed with all of the hard work that Yari Sandel and all of the other coordinators are doing to transform the culture of Oakland schools. I hope the district sees and Acknowledges the value in these programs and take firm action as Fresno Unified and San Francisco Unified have to pass measures to fund such programs. In the meantime, the coordinators are doing an exceptional job and touching so many lives. Keep it up!!!!
Re: “A People-Focused Solution”
David Yusem is the OUSD Restorative Justice Coordinator. Currently, he is designing and implementing trainings throughout the district for employees interested in gaining RJ skills. In partnership with David, there is also a Peer Restorative Justice program (with half-time funding from OFCY - Oakland Fund for Children and Youth) operating in a small number of middle schools. The Peer RJ Program is what is at Montera (the first story in the article). In addition, there are also non-profit groups including Community Works, SEEDS Community Resolution Center, and RJOY (Restorative Justice Oakland Youth) who are also helping to bring restorative justice to the district.
Regarding donations, I would propose reaching out to David Yusem first and talking with him about how to make donations towards RJ in OUSD or otherwise get involved. Secondly, if there are specific schools you are interested in supporting, reach out to the Principal of the school as well as the Parent Teacher Organization or Association. Contact information can be found below:
David Yusem, OUSD Restorative Justice Coordinator:
Email: david.yusem@ousd.k12.ca.us
Site: www.ousd.k12.ca.us/restorativejustice
Community Works:
www.communityworkswest.org
RJOY:
www.rjoyoakland.org
SEEDS:
www.seedscrc.org
With Care,
Me :)
Re: “Best Retirement Community”
Why does the word "retirement" always make me think of eavestrough in Calgary???
Re: “A People-Focused Solution”
Ms. Pallatto,
Both the Oakland City Council and the Oakland school board are currently talking about programs to fund during the upcoming year.
The next council hearing on the 2013-15 proposed budget is Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Here's more info:
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/OAK040588
The school board has a meeting tonight, May 22, at 6 p.m., and will be discussing its budget at hearings in June.
http://www.ousd.k12.ca.us/ousd/site/defaul…
Re: “A People-Focused Solution”
Mr. Russell,
That link is great for CommunityWorks, the nonprofit that runs the county program. For Oakland public schools, the nonprofit Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth operates on three campuses. Its website is:
http://www.rjoyoakland.org/
Re: “A People-Focused Solution”
I found the online donation page: https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/Community…
Re: “Unveiling a Secret City”
@Spencer oof, fixed, sorry
— Ellen, EBX Web Editor
Re: “A People-Focused Solution”
How do I get info on supporting the program personally? I'd like to make a donation.
Re: “When Will California Legalize Pot?”
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Re: “Unveiling a Secret City”
Who is Scott Mclure?
Re: “A People-Focused Solution”
Thanks for this thoughtful, in-depth story. Wondering how to influence decisions to find funding for this program. Any thoughts?
Re: “Medical Marijuana Bill Passes California Senate”
California should watch for doctor shopping and the doctors that push pills, but should realize that pain patients have few choices. The Feds keep pushing opiate pills, but stop people from using safe medical marijuana for pain. Marijuana works very well for pain management. Unless someone has tried cannabis for pain, they should not venture the opinion that it doesn't work for medical purposes. Pain management with cannabis requires the right dosage. Using marijuana edibles is the right way to maintain pain reduction. This book has great recipes for edible marijuana that are easy, small and cheap to make: MARIJUANA - Guide to Buying, Growing, Harvesting, and Making Medical Marijuana Oil and Delicious Candies to Treat Pain and Ailments by Mary Bendis, Second Edition. Only 2.99. Learn to make marijuana oil, delicious Cannabis Chocolates, and tasty Dragon Teeth Mints. goo.gl/iYjPn goo.gl/Jfs61
Re: “Medical Marijuana Bill Passes California Senate”
Give a copy to the pig feds>so they can have a good laugh.
Re: “Tuesday Must Reads: Bridge Expert Says Bad Bolts Should Be Replaced; State Control of Oakland Schools Failed to Fix Financial Problems”
Can you please do some research on what worldwide what bridges cost in other country's and post a list. Already this seems incredibly long in terms of time, high in expense, poor in quality but I really would like to know where we fall in the continuum. Then maybe we should decide other massive projects like high speed rail.
Re: “Summer Camp for Grown-Ups”
As the owner of Swift Nature Camp, we have considered this sort of program before, but believe it would be much harder than a children's camp. It would be filled with adults acting like children rather than children trying to act like adults.
http://www.swiftnaturecamp.com/minnesota.h…
Re: “Letters for the Week of May 15, 2013”
Regarding handicap placard abuse: ENFORCEMENT! Yesterday at lunch NINE out of the ten cars parked on the south side of the 2200 block of Webster had placards. Most of the vehicles were also FBI agents' cars and that's crazy... the parking garage for their building has an elevator but the street spaces they are parking in are as far away from their office's entrances as you can get.
Re: “Can Pot Help Cure PTSD?”
If it is a cure, then it goes against all established practices of Big Pharma (no unending repeat customers).