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Opinion: Why past California homelessness policies failed and what we should be doing now
Decades of rising homelessness in the Bay Area and across California may lead many to conclude that it’s a problem we can’t solve. It’s a false conclusion. The causes of homelessness are manifold and often complex. But they are well known to us and well within our grasp to address. Where we have failed is achieving the scale necessary to solve the problem and deploying our resources in a more efficient and tightly coordinated way. Read more
If you can’t afford to live here, move someplace else. Millions of Asian refugees, many without money, came here and moved to “flyover” states where they could be industrious, make a new start, and have become very successful. Before that, waves of refugees from Europe did the same. But that requires hard work and willingness to forego immediate gratification.
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it seems the answer is always what "we" could do. and rarely what "they" could do
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East Oakland residents oppose Walgreens’ decision to close store
The marquee outside the Walgreens at 81st Avenue and International Boulevard in deep East Oakland says the store is now hiring. But a sign inside the front entrance states that the pharmacy will be permanently closing July 29. That’s of concern to many people in the area, including Alma Ferguson.... Read more
smfh...they run a business not a charity. fix your community so businesses can operate safely and profitably. then they'll come back and stay.
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if these good citizens really want to keep convenient shopping centers close to home, they shouldn't tolerate the thugs tearing up their freedom.
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Mayor Says She Believes Oakland A's Will Stay In Town
After Oakland City Council approved framework for negotiating a new stadium project, Mayor Libby Schaaf told reporters she believes the Oakland A's will stay in town. Justin Andrews reports. Read more
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A's Rookie Jacob Wilson Finally Gets 1st Career Hit
A's infielder Jacob Wilson reacts to getting his first career hit on Tuesday. Wilson spent 9 seasons in the minors and was finally called up to make his big league debut earlier this month. (7-21-21) Read more