SUNDAY 11.30.PT 5 EAST OAKLAND FAITH DELIVERANCE CENTER CHURCH

Something the media doesn't cover much at all: the happenings in the East Oakland culture. This a typical Sunday worship service.

John Russo Comes From Soccer To Talk About Stopping The Spray

This is one of those videos friend and Oakland City Attorney John Russo thought that would be never found, but it's a great view of him as a person without the suits and with his real priority: his kids.

Annalee Allen On Oakland City Center: Anthony Holdsworth Painting in City Hall

In this YouTube video, Annalee Allen, the longtime Oakland historical expert, talks about the Anthony Holdsworth Painting in City Hall.

Oakland's Maria Topete's 'Don't Let Me Drown' headed to Sundance

'Don't Let Me Drown' headed to Sundance: “When screenwriter and film producer Maria Topete, 34, was a senior at Oakland's Skyline High School, she and two friends decided to make a movie. They borrowed some equipment and set out to find subjects to interview on the topic of being biracial.”

-- Congratulations!

Oakland Warriors Upset Boston Celtics - Inside Bay Area”

More at Sports at - Inside Bay Area”: “OAKLAND — Swingman Stephen Jackson straggled from the shower and took a seat at his locker. Tape recorders and microphones descended upon him, looking to get his reaction to the Warriors' biggest win of the year.
But his expression contradicted the atmosphere at Oracle Arena after he scored 15 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Warriors' to a 99-89 upset of the Boston Celtics on Friday. He slumped in his chair, spoke with a drag and didn't smile once.”

Johnikka Jackson Remains found behind Oakland - Inside Bay Area

More at Inside Bay Area: “OAKLAND — Skeletal remains found Nov. 7 behind Skyline High School have been identified as those of an 18-year-old woman who was a former student at the school, authorities and relatives said Friday.
But how Johnikka Jackson died has not yet been determined, and homicide Sgt. Lou Cruz said police are still "trying to determine if foul play was an element of her death."
Her remains were found in a canyon behind the school by students who took some of the bones to the principal's office before police were called. The bones were found near a crude shelter made of wood and sheets. Personal items found at the scene and dental records led to Jackson's positive identification last week.”