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Gabrielle Teschner , Oakland Artist

I had the pleasure of meeting Gabrielle today, who lives in Oakland and is an artist with a special interest in reforming arches. For more on this check out her blog and stay tuned here!

Robert Bobb on CNN today for his Detroit Public School System work

More at Zennie62.com | Follow me on Twitter! | Get my widget! | Visit YouTube | Visit UShow.com Robert Bobb, the former Oakland City Manager, possible candidate for Oakland mayor, and currently Emergency Financial Manager for The Detroit Public School system is on CNN now regarding the identification and arrest of employees in the Detroit Public School system (DPSS). Bobb already made headlines when he had the DPSS file for bankruptcy; now there's more news and while it's not good for the system , it's good for Bobb. Bobb said got a tip regarding embezzlement of funds from the system's new hot line installed to identify such problems, but what is being done to monitor employees in the future? "We have already implemented a very strong monitoring system," Bobb said. "Individuals who would be cheating the system will be caught." CNN's Kyra Phillips is hailing Bobb with what is a "great job" salute. It's still not cle...

Richmond, Ca Mayor on Chevron refinery issue

More at Zennie62.com | Follow me on Twitter! | Get my widget! | Visit YouTube | Visit UShow.com In the wake of my interview with Chevron employee Dennis Roos I've gotten a number of email and calls updating me on the matter of the negotiations to restart the stopped construction of the improvements to the Richmond refinery. One of them was this "Meet The Mayor" community meeting held Friday, August 7th at 5:30 PM. Here, one could ask questions of Richmond Mayor Gayle McLaughlin for one hour, but my intent was to attend, film residents who were concerned about the project, pro and con, and after it was over, get the Mayor's direct point of view if she would give it to me. (Take note of that.) To review, Chevron's planned upgrade of their giant Richmond oil refinery was stalled because environmentalists sued them in court regarding what was viewed to be an inadequate environmental impact report (EIR) regarding how emissions were going to be lesse...

The Rolling Stones Satisfaction Oakland 1969

By steveinmarquee66 who writes: The Rolling Stones performing Satisfaction, live at Oakland Coliseum 9 November 1969(second show). Soundboard recording Jumping Jack Flash Carol Sympathy For The Devil Stray Cat Blues Prodigal Son You Gotta Move Love In Vain I'm Free Under My Thumb Midnight Rambler Live With Me Gimme Shelter Little Queenie (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction Honky Tonk Woman Street Fighting Man