Corrections for the week of February 28-March 6, 2007

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The East Bay's Tow Hustle

Towing companies are taking cars illegally, and it's costing people. One of the worst offenders is PPI Towing of Oakland.
Towing for Dollars in Alameda

Since 2013, more than 1,400 vehicles have been towed from one West End apartment complex by one company: PPI Towing.
The Problems With Bioplastics

People mistakenly try to recycle them, thereby contaminating the waste stream. Plus, they're not really compostable.
Pro-Tenant and Pro-Housing

East Bay voters made it clear that they favor candidates who advocate not only for more renter protections and more homeless services, but also, more housing.
OPD Cop Caught Making Apparent False Statements After Injury Crash

An Oakland police officer claimed he 'stopped fully' before smashing into a motorcyclist and even lectured the person he hurt. But a nearby surveillance camera contradicts his account.

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The East Bay's Tow Hustle

Towing companies are taking cars illegally, and it's costing people. One of the worst offenders is PPI Towing of Oakland.
Alameda Officials Help Mayor Hide Missing Cash

Alameda's interim city manager and city attorney say emails among top officials discussing Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer's refusal to pay back $100 must be kept secret.
In Oakland's D4 School Board Race, the Debate Is All About Charter Schools

The two candidates vying for the seat are on opposing sides of OUSD's main education controversy.
Shocking Emails Rock Alameda Schools Race

Emails from Anne McKereghan attacking the husband of the late Solana Henneberry upend the Alameda school board contest.

OPD Cop Caught Making Apparent False Statements After Injury Crash

An Oakland police officer claimed he 'stopped fully' before smashing into a motorcyclist and even lectured the person he hurt. But a nearby surveillance camera contradicts his account.
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Our November 2018 Election Endorsement Cheat Sheet

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Libby Schaaf's Big Financial Advantage

The well-funded Oakland Children's Initiative — Measure AA — is providing the mayor with the equivalent of hundreds of thousands in campaign ads while she runs for reelection.
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Wall Street Is Spending Tens of Millions Against Rent Control

Large corporate property owners are the biggest financiers in the campaign against Proposition 10.
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Cashing in on Education

California’s school bond system is dominated by well-funded private interests and plagued by a lack of oversight.
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OPD Cop Caught Making Apparent False Statements After Injury Crash

An Oakland police officer claimed he 'stopped fully' before smashing into a motorcyclist and even lectured the person he hurt. But a nearby surveillance camera contradicts his account.
Oakland Police Release Video of Officers Fatally Shooting a Homeless Man

OPD released multiple videos of the shooting from police body cameras that recorded the killing of Joshua Pawlik.

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Towing companies are taking cars illegally, and it's costing people. One of the worst offenders is PPI Towing of Oakland.

Since 2013, more than 1,400 vehicles have been towed from one West End apartment complex by one company: PPI Towing.

People mistakenly try to recycle them, thereby contaminating the waste stream. Plus, they're not really compostable.

East Bay voters made it clear that they favor candidates who advocate not only for more renter protections and more homeless services, but also, more housing.

An Oakland police officer claimed he 'stopped fully' before smashing into a motorcyclist and even lectured the person he hurt. But a nearby surveillance camera contradicts his account.

A handy election guide.

Towing companies are taking cars illegally, and it's costing people. One of the worst offenders is PPI Towing of Oakland.

Alameda's interim city manager and city attorney say emails among top officials discussing Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer's refusal to pay back $100 must be kept secret.

The two candidates vying for the seat are on opposing sides of OUSD's main education controversy.

Emails from Anne McKereghan attacking the husband of the late Solana Henneberry upend the Alameda school board contest.

An Oakland police officer claimed he 'stopped fully' before smashing into a motorcyclist and even lectured the person he hurt. But a nearby surveillance camera contradicts his account.

A handy election guide.

The well-funded Oakland Children's Initiative — Measure AA — is providing the mayor with the equivalent of hundreds of thousands in campaign ads while she runs for reelection.

Large corporate property owners are the biggest financiers in the campaign against Proposition 10.

California’s school bond system is dominated by well-funded private interests and plagued by a lack of oversight.

An Oakland police officer claimed he 'stopped fully' before smashing into a motorcyclist and even lectured the person he hurt. But a nearby surveillance camera contradicts his account.

OPD released multiple videos of the shooting from police body cameras that recorded the killing of Joshua Pawlik.

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