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The Secret Sidewalk May Not Be Secret Much Longer 3
Long-abandoned aqueduct is studied for possible inclusion into the East Bay parks system.
by Sam Levin | Aug 19, 2009
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The Return to Public Schools 8
A growing number of Oakland families are making the switch from private schools.
by Sam Levin | Jun 10, 2009
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Racial Tensions Boil Over at Berkeley High 15
Student Facebook postings using the word "nigga" create on-campus furor.
by Sam Levin | Jun 17, 2009
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Racial Profiling Via Nextdoor.com 107
White Oakland residents are increasingly using the popular social networking site to report "suspicious activity" about their Black neighbors — and families of color fear the consequences could be fatal.
by Sam Levin | Oct 7, 2015
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Alameda County Seeks Santa Rita Jail Expansion
Despite ongoing efforts to reduce the jail population and prioritize social services, the Alameda County Sheriff's Office is quietly pursuing $80 million to build a new jail unit.
by Sam Levin | Sep 16, 2015
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Trapped Part Two: The Vicious Cycle of Trauma 3
California prisons fail to help abuse victims and the mentally ill rehabilitate behind bars — and refuse to grant them parole so they can turn their lives around with loved ones on the outside.
by Sam Levin | Jan 13, 2016
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Trapped Part One: Cruel and Indefinite Punishment 7
California wastes tens of millions of dollars a year keeping people in prison long after they've been rehabilitated — denying parole for arbitrary reasons and destroying lives in the process.
by Sam Levin | Jan 6, 2016
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Kara Platoni: Hacking Human Evolution 1
In her new book, We Have The Technology, the Oakland journalist investigates the wildest innovations of sensory science and challenges fundamental notions of human perception.
by Sam Levin | Dec 30, 2015
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The East Bay Student Uprising
High school students spearheaded successful protests and rallies throughout 2015 — shaping local social justice movements and forcing administrators to rethink controversial decisions.
by Sam Levin | Dec 23, 2015
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Catholic Charities, Alameda County District Attorney to Create Safe Houses for Child Trafficking Victims 2
by Sam Levin | Dec 9, 2015
