Oakland Post, week of November 15 - 21, 2023

Dis California Unveils Historic Monument Honoring Native American History ... see page 2

Do You Know Your Voter Status? ... see page 2

The Legendary Ethel Waters Was an Iconic Trailblazer ... see page 4

For Veterans Day, Rep. Barbara Lee Stresses Health Care ... see page 4

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Thao and Lee Disheartened by Baseball Owners’ Decision to Move Oakland A’s Damon Covington (third from right) had been interim fire chief since June. Photo: Jonathan Fitness Jones. firmly believe that commuCity of Oakland Swears in New nity“Iengagement and proactive fire prevention efforts are integral in Fire Chief Damon Covington reducing fire incidents and ensur-

By Michael Hunt Mayor Sheng Thao and Rep. Barbara Lee. File photos. By Post Staff Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee both expressed disappointment with Major League Baseball owners’ unanimous decision to allow the Oakland A’s to move to Las Vegas. Holding out some hope, Thao said “We all know there is a long way to go before shovels in the ground and that there are a number of unresolved issues surrounding

this move. Baseball has a home in Oakland even if the A’s ownership relocates.” Lee also pointed out the significance of losing the team. “It’s incredibly disappointing, but not surprising that a group of billionaire owners supported another billionaire owner’s efforts to line his own pockets at the expense of a passionate community and fan base,” Lee said.

Claudine Wong, Cheryl Fabio, Mia Bonta, and Carrol Fife. At the panel discussion following the screening of “A Rising Tide.” Photo by Magaly Muñoz

Damon Covington, an Oakland firefighter who rose through the ranks to become chief of the Oakland Fire Department was sworn in by Mayor Sheng Thao on Monday. His selection was announced last week when it was decided he would continue the position vacated by former Chief Reginald Freeman who retired in June. “I am thrilled that Chief Covington has accepted this important appointment to become the next Chief of our proud Oakland Fire Department,” said Thao. “Damon Covington has a distinguished professional resume from his 24 years of experience in the fire service, and his personal commitment to the safety of Oaklanders is unparalleled.” After remarks before a small crowd on a grassy area near the ferry terminal in Jack London Square, Covington revealed that a primary concern in leading the 443 Oakland firefighters was to secure their mental health needs which were exacerbated by the 2020 pandemic lockdown. They “didn’t have a pandemic off — we came to work every day as if everything was normal,” the Mercury News reported.

Prior to this appointment, Covington served in an array of capacities over his 24-year career with Oakland Fire, including, firefighter-paramedic, fire engineer, lieutenant of fire, captain of fire, captain of training, battalion chief, special operations chief, deputy fire chief, and most recently interim fire chief. “Chief Covington is a highly experienced, enthusiastic leader, with a deep understanding of the complex public safety needs and emergency preparedness challenges in Oakland,” said City Administrator Jestin Johnson. “His professional experience, vision for the department, and commitment to Oakland aligns perfectly with the qualities we sought in the next fire chief. Mayor Thao and I are eager to work alongside him to create a safer, more resilient city.” Covington’s educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Sonoma State University and a master’s degree in Executive Public Administration from Golden Gate University. He told the Mercury News that when a dream of joining the NBA after completing college dissipated, a voice in his head told him to join the OFD.

ing the well-being of all Oakland residents, businesses and visitors,” said Covington. “As fire chief, I will work tirelessly to protect and enhance the health and safety of our dedicated members, ensure we always have the tools and resources needed to fulfill the mission, and develop data-driven solutions to address the specific safety needs within Oakland’s diverse neighborhoods.” Covington was the president of the Oakland Black Firefighters Association from 2016-2022, and previously served as the chair of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District, respectively. Additionally, he currently serves as an adjunct professor for Merritt College where he lectures in the undergraduate Fire Science program. Covington moved to the East Bay during his early childhood, graduated from Bishop O’Dowd High School in Oakland. His son, LaMarr Covington, present at the ceremony, pinned the chief’s badge on him in a touching moment. Michael Hunt is the public information officer for the Oakland Fire Department. The Mercury News is a secondary source for this story.

Special Screening of ‘A Rising Both Sides of Recall Movement Speak Out Tide’ Documentary at Grand Lake Theatre Featured Panel Discussion Including Oakland Elected Officials

By Magaly Muñoz Post Staff

The Grand Lake Theatre hosted a special screening of the homelessness and housing documentary “A Rising Tide,” directed by filmmaker Cheryl Fabio. The Nov. 6 screening was followed by a panel discussion featuring Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) and Oakland Councilmember Carroll Fife (District 3). The documentary provides an in-depth look into the experiences and challenging discussions around homelessness and affordable housing in the Bay Area, focusing particularly on Oakland. It

features the perspectives of both experts and families from Alameda County. The film features Ericka Neely, a single mother of two girls, who talks about her struggle with homelessness, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to having her daughters, Ericka had been in and out of foster care and ultimately ended up on the streets where she resorted to selling her body for survival. In the film, Neely recounted her sadness at watching her daughters become shut off from her due to their unstable living conditions. She shares the educational strugContinued on page 8

Under attack, Oakland teachers’ union overwhelmingly upholds position calling for immediate ceasefire Several hundred people, includ-

ing teachers, school staff, students,

parents and community activists showed up at the Oakland Unified School District board meeting on Nov. 8, most of them calling on

the board to pass a resolution to support an immediate ceasefire in

Gaza and end the killing of civil-

Campaign Team Lambastes County for Trying to Undercut Voters’ Choice

Price Campaign Team

The recent efforts to overturn the November 2022 election through the Alameda County Board of Supervisors Charter Ordinance are a blatant undemocratic attack on the voters of Alameda County. This endeavor is primarily funded by individuals who do not reside in our community and who are wealthy real estate developers and tech investors. It is evident that the proponents of the recall did not conduct thorough research, as the Alameda County charter, which can only be amended by the voters, has clear provisions in place to safeguard the integrity of our elections and votes. At a time when ians, when school board President election denial extends as high up as the PresidenMike Hutchinson refused to let tial election, every and all efforts must be taken to them speak and abruptly shut down protect the integrity of our election due processes the meeting as they demanded to be at all times. heard. “The safety of everyone in Alameda County At the start of the meeting, is of paramount importance to DA Pamela Price. Hutchinson announced that a reso- Not yet a year in office, she’s already charged over lution proposed by Boardmember 7,000 cases and nearly 60 murders. These recallers Valarie Bachelor, “Calling for a have built a doom loop narrative based on making Continued on page 8 Continued on page 8

School Board President Shuts Down Meeting Trying to Silence Gaza Ceasefire Protesters

By Ken Epstein

Left, campaign poster for Pamela Price. Right, screenshot from Save Alameda For Everyone (SAFE) press conference with leader Carl Chan outside of County Administrators Building during an Alameda County Board of Supervisors meeting.

Board of Supervisors Votes Against Change in Recall Election Rules

By Magaly Muñoz Post Staff

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors rejected, by a 3-2 vote, the proposal to place a measure on the March 2024 ballot to change the county’s recall process to match that of the state’s. In October, the board introduced the amendment after Alameda County Counsel Donna Zieglar brought forward that the existing charter is outdated and needs to align with California’s current recall process. The supervisors had originally planned to vote on the matter at their final October meeting but postponed the conversation when it became clear that there was too much confusion about the implications of the measure. They recommended that the county counsel develop a ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ (FAQ) section about the charter amendment to answer questions that were being raised by the public. The FAQ featured answers to questions about timelines before and after petitions are signed, signature amounts, and an alternate proposal recommendation on who could be subject to a recall. The original item that the board discussed and Continued on page 8

60th Year, No. 44

NCAA May Owe College Athletes up to $1.4 Billion

Judge Claudia Wilken, a senior district judge in the Northern District of California. By Brandon Patterson A federal court ruling by an Oakland-based judge on Nov. 3 could put the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) on the hook for billions of dollars in damages that a lawsuit argues is owed to current and former college athletes for massive profits earned using their names and images. Judge Claudia Wilken, a senior district judge in the Northern District of California, and based in the Oakland Courthouse, granted class-action status in the damages portion of a lawsuit filed against the NCAA and major college sports conferences by three current and former athletes seeking money they argue they are owed. The decision to allow classaction proceedings means that the court will treat all current and former college athletes with circumstances like the three main plaintiffs as a “class” that will also be entitled to damages from the NCAA if the plaintiffs’ lawsuit is successful. Nearly 6,300 football and men’s basketball players, 850 women’s basketball players, and another 7,400 athletes in other sports could consequently be entitled to more than $1.4 billion in damages, according to USA Today. In 2021, after years of advocacy by college athletes, the NCAA lifted a ban that barred players from cashing in on their own fames. The current lawsuit challenges the NCAA’s remaining restrictions on the issue and seeks damages from the NCAA for money the plaintiffs argue they could have earned previously had the original ban not been in place – including seeking a share of the televisionrights money and social media earnings that the NCAA brought in, according to the lawsuit. If the lawsuit is successful, most of the money would be shared between football and men’s and women’s basketball players who received a full athletic scholarship and who play or have played in games for a Power Five conference school since June 2016, according to USA Today. The NCAA and major sports conference would also have to share with college players the profits they Continued on page 8

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California Unveils Historic Monument Honoring Native American History

Ingrid Merriwether, CEO of Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services. Photo by California Black Media. Asm. James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino), center, the chairperson of the Native American Legislative Caucus, authored AB 338, which authorized the California Native American Monument. Ramos is pictured with tribal chairpersons Jesus Tarango, right, from the Wilton Rancheria tribe, and Sara Dutschke, left, from the Ione Band of Miwok Indians. The monument pays tribute to six tribes in the Sacramento Region. Nov. 7, 2023. Photo by Antonio Ray Harvey. By Antonio Ray Harvey California Black Media

California has erected an eightfoot statue honoring Miwok elder William “Bill” Franklin, and 338 Native American tribes. Located on the grounds of the State Capitol in Sacramento, it is the first official monument honoring Native American heritage at the historic building where the Legislature convenes and where Gov. Gavin Newsom has his primary office. Over 500 tribal members, dignitaries and students witnessed the unveiling of the statue last week. “On this historic day, here on Nov. 7, the California people will have a monument on the Capitol grounds for all those visiting to see that we are still here,” said Assem-

blymember James C. Ramos (DSan Bernardino), who presided over the event. “We’re still here against great odds, odds we’ve seen our people go through, many historical challenges in the state of California. We’re still here because of the resilience of our elders and ancestors,” continued Ramos, who is the chairperson of the California Native American Legislative Caucus. Ramos said the monument is representative of the “resiliency” of Indigenous people and how they are still “much ingrained in the thread of the state of California.” In 2020, on the Fourth of July, about 200 protesters gathered at

The family of Miwok leader and cultural preservationist William “Bill” Franklin stands in front of the California Native American Monument in Capitol Park. The monument, created in the likeness of Franklin, is the first to honor Native American people on the grounds of the State Capitol. Nov. 7, 2023. Photo by Antonio Ray Harvey.

the State Capitol to denounce the death of George Floyd and demand racial justice, police reform and equality for Black people. During that demonstration, protestors toppled a statue of Saint Junípero Serra (Miguel Jose Serra), a Spanish Franciscan Catholic priest, which had been installed in 1967 and stood on the northeast side of the building. The new bronze statue of Franklin celebrating California’s indigenous heritage replaces Serra’s on land that was once owned by Native American tribes. The monument is the 10th addition to a park that memorializes California’s firefighters, veterans, and public safety officers. In 2021, Ramos authored Assembly Bill (A.B.) 338 in 2021, which authorized the monument. Ramos is the first Native American Californian elected to the Legislature since California obtained statehood in 1850. A.B. 338 was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September 2021. In November 2022, a groundbreaking ceremony for the installation of Franklin’s likeness was held at the same location. “This unveiling signifies the start of a new era at the California State Capitol,” said Jesus Tarango, chairman of Wilton Rancheria, a federally recognized tribe in Northern California. “Every tribe across the state has their own Bill Franklin, a leader who fought to keep our cultures and traditions alive during a time where it was dangerous to do so. Continued on page 6

As Government Invests Billions in Infrastructure, Advocates Say ‘It Costs’ to Sideline Black People, Other Minorities

By Edward Henderson

California Black Media

As California and the federal government invest trillions of dollars in infrastructure projects, advocates say there’s a cost for not guaranteeing equitable racial and ethnic participation in contracting as firms are hired to carry out the necessary work. In California, many of the firms owned by Black people and other minorities qualify as Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), a U.S. Small Business Administration certification that prioritizes companies in the procurement process. “Inequity costs everybody,” said Ingrid Merriwether, a member of the Equity Infrastructure Project (EIP) Advisory Council and the CEO of Merriwether & Williams Insurance Services (MWIS). “Things cost more because you don’t have enough competition. In public contracting, they award business on the lowest re-

sponsive bidder,” she told California Black Media. “When you have fewer people competing, people are paying more. With tax dollars involved, we are all paying more.” Merriwether and other advocates are working to ensure more Black-owned and other minorityowned firms gain from California’s upcoming taxpayer-funded infrastructure projects through government contracts. In California, where more than 99% of all businesses are designated small businesses and 45% are minority-owned, advocates stress the importance of fair contracting according to the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). MWIS has administered successful contractor development programs for Los Angeles, Alameda County, and the city and county of San Francisco. These programs have facilitated over $1 billion in bonding for small local contractors and have saved public sponsors over $22 million due to low bids from program partici-

President Joe Biden. Photo: @whitehouse on Instagram.

pants. In 2021, President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, mandating a minimum of 10% of its funding for surface transportation projects go to “small businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.” In May, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled proposals to streamline projects, declaring that the state will invest up to $180 billion towards clean infrastructure over the next decade. His office predicts this investment will generate 400,000 quality jobs while helping to achieve the state’s climate goals. “This proposal is the most ambitious effort to cut red tape and streamline regulations in half a century,” said Newsom. “It’s time to make the most out of taxpayer dollars and deliver results while creating hundreds of thousands of good jobs.” Newsom says that California is funding statewide construction projects. Funding will come from previous state budgets and from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act. Critics of government preferences for minority-owned businesses claim that programs raise costs and invite fraud. In 2019, $300 million in federal contracts Continued on page 6

Don’t wait to protect your future. Do You Know Your Voter Status? California Secretary of State Shirley Weber Releases Latest Voter Registration Report

By California Black Media

On Nov 6., California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber released her department’s latest voter Report of Registration in anticipation of the March 2024 primary elections. The report, which covers a 154-day period ending Oct. 3, 2023, provides a running count of California voter registrations with data gathered from elections offices in the state’s 58 counties. About 22.1 million people or 82.91% of eligible voters in the state have registered to vote.

Among registered voters, Democrats outnumber Republicans by nearly 50% with 46.82% or 10.3 million voters. Republicans account for 23.9% (5.2 million voters) followed by voters with no party preference at 22.2% (4.9 million voters). Californians who are registered to vote can also check or change their political party and vote-by-mail preferences on the Secretary of State’s website. The Report of Registration includes: • Voter registration by political party, county, city, congres-

sional district, state senate district, state assembly district, state board of equalization district, county supervisorial district, and political subdivision • Statewide voter registration by age group and by county • Historical comparisons to previous reports in odd-numbered year • Voter registration by political bodies attempting to qualify as political parties (by county) Californians who are not yet registered to vote can do so or update their voter registration online as well.

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Representatives Lee, García Introduce Bill Prohibiting Rental The Monkeypox Health Crisis: How California IsIconic Responding Women’s History Month: California Group Honors Leaders, Discusses Priorities Shaping Entertainment History: The Legendary Ethel Waters was an Trailblazer

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Bobby ciation for the Advancement beginCongresswoman with each of us, one per- athe came together on to Temple ing passage by Congress, catahealth care they need live a shoulder, may we strive to lift “CDPH is also expanding keypox a “public health emering to public health authoriBarbara Lee home duringPeople the COVID-19 House approved bill reverse the pain and fear felt by resents the Chicago district of Colored (NAACP) son at a time. Square life. last Millions May toof call all the our brothers and sistersthe everypulting a historic recovery that fulfilling Ameritreatment options. Access to gency.” Symptoms of months, the disease Sunday inwhich Detroit that Idifferpandemic is why intro- ties. January. The way Emmett Till those victims, their loved ones, and where Emmett Till lived, and Over the past 18 the people, organizations and Oakland, gov- in New Hope Baptist Church, CA where, in every we can. has led need to one ofundermine the are struggling to put food on the last of 2021. the antiviral prescription drug On Aug. the strongest federal — lesions andhalf blisters — For can cans ences not4, so- during duced the Rental Eviction MorAnti-Lynching Act, named for Black communities, this legislation Los Angeles Rep. Karen Bass First (the executive ernments to work together towho This never be the NewPresidency Hope Baptist Church of Oakland, CAamid seeks a Senior Pastor will world provide Spirit-directed, periods of economic growth in a 10619 McArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA will 510 689-9544 the table rising costs, from thousands of families in our comciety’s shared atorium Act, to humanity. prohibit evicting administration of the church) achieve greater civility and ra- the 14-year-old Chicago boy is a necessary step America must with a photo of Emmett Till same.” visionary leadership forthe ourdifchurch; and possesses excellent in thebyareas of preaching, century. housing toskills the this money meant “Weduring are allthis connected, and munity, “Acrisis church driven Christ has made its partnership with the cialongoing harmony. renters crisis. 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For additional information please see as the result a hate crimeofwith and testing; provided economic I urge Americans to look at nity Care Act, we also delivered speech. “We don’t have to be toxic exposure screenings, and postnewsgroup.com According to Lee, funds for By California Black Media initiatives in Houston and creasingly call each other dear ter-day Saints stand in unity - Owner SFR's, 2- 4Family Units, 5+ “pastor”. they can’t make their rent,” said sentence of up to 30 years in prison. where Till lived before he was our website Non nhbcoakland.org under the heading No phone calls pm please. Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 relief keptalike millions outlove of vital alikethat or look to have what the American Rescue Plan funding to support commuCharlotte. friends,” Nelson concluded more than 426,000 new veterans treating veterans affected by ailwith the NAACP to advance Unit Apartment Buildings, TheInSenate passed bill unanirecognition ofthe Veterans Day Senior Pastor Prayer Service Thursday poverty; prevented a catastrophic nity-based effortsMixed did in just a single year as a tes- 6:00pm and to hireUse and and mo- Commercial have enrolled in VA health care,” ments linked to burn pit exposure mously, though Republican on Nov. 12, Rep.three Barbara Lee (DPhyllis Scott L.C.Sunday Fuller Jr. wave of evictions and foreclo- bilize community outreach work- tament to the transformative im- 8:30 am members of the House — from was made possible by the Honor- Lee’s statement continued. • 0 DOWN VA/USDA/FHA Broker sures; helped small businesses ers, community health workers, pact governmentOwner/ can have when CA-12) urged military veterans to ing Our PACT Act, federal legisLee is currently in the race for Georgia, Kentucky, and Texas — 580 FICOMcArthur PROGRAMS DREPresi- submit claims for burn pit expoBlvd., Oakland, CA 510 689-9544 and•10619 schools stay afloat; and made I thank social support specialists, and it prioritizes people.CA California U.S. Senator. Accordlation President Joe Biden signed voted against it. #01Democratic 201700 • JUMBO LOANS TOin $5the sure, which research has shown is critical investments expan-driven others increase vaccine access dent Biden and my “AMILLION church bytoChrist ing to a Berkeley Institute of GovThe bill’s passage by Congress into law in 2022. 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Katie Por• Borrowers with LOW or NO FICO’s islation more Day, than let a century. 1556 Drivefor #271 East Bay, the ARP has been trans- educate gether to deliver the American ognize the courageous serviceand assist individuals in Fitzgerald Sunday school 9 :00 am • Borrower s w/Work Permits, Non- Resident Congress failed to pass such legis- from Lee’s office read. ter (D-CA-47) at 17%; Rep. Adam formative, especially its expan- getting people.” Alien OKWorship CA 94564 Sunday 10:00 the aminformation they need Pinole, members lation moreand thantheir 200 families times overwho the (D-CA-30) at 16%; and “Additionally, 1,103,860 toSend yourSchiff church sion• of the Child TaxDEVELOPMENT’s Credit. Fam- about vaccinations. Sean Ryan is a member of Financing in NEW 510-757-3659 Mobile last 122 years, so according USA tal PACT Act-related claims have Republican Steve Garvey, a forhave sacrificed much ontobehalf Family Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm ilies• FIRST in myTIME district alone received Barbara Efax Lee’s Looking back on its impact, Congresswoman BUYERS SPECIALIST 510-200-9714 Office - 877-247-7009 notes, stories and Today. of our nation,” stated Lee, whose been submitted, baseball player more than 4.6 mil- mer professional A Next Level for Church Seniorshowing Pastor Prayerindividual Service Thursday 6:00pm 74,000 payments media relations office. we Ministering nowand have analyses The first piece of anti-lynching • PRIVATE and HARD MONEY…10 Day Closings www.24-7mtgloans.com at 10%. News lion veterans have received father was also a servicemember. Phyllis events tonewPost themillion Spirit of that Excellence a total of close to in $160 the in Scott 4 milSunday 8:30 amARP resulted legislation was introduced by Rep. Rev. J. L. Porter, Group, Email at Senior Pastor/Teacher info@ ads@ 3601 Cutting Blvd, A Next Level Church Ministering postnewsgroup.com Richmond, 94804 in the Spirit ofCA Excellence Continued on on page Continued page88 Rev. J. L. Porter, 510-680-5031

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requests that LEO BAUTITSA be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The Petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court on DECEMBER 13, 2023 at 9:45 A.M. in Dept. 202 Room N/A located at 2120 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the

court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner:

PETER SHELTON, PETER SHELTON LAW, 2041 BANCROFT WAY, SUITE 206, BERKELEY, CA 94704, Telephone: 510-394-5483

BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Loc D. Nguyen And Rachanee Kay Glangchai, Husband And Wife Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Deed of Trust Recorded 06/22/2005 as Instrument No. 2005256377 in book -- , page -- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 12/29/2023 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: AT THE FALLON STREET EMERGENCY EXIT OF THE ALAMEDA COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA 94612 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges: $ 416,705.94 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS

BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1932 OREGON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94703 A.P.N.: 53-1679-28-2 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 416,705.94 . Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s

sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2023-00857-CA . Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021 , pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three

steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866)-960-8299 , or visit this internet website https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case 2023-00857-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: November 8, 2023 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www. altisource.com/loginpage. aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 11/15, 11/22, 11/29/23 CNS-3757215# BERKELEY TRI-CITY POST

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY TREW CASE NO. 23PR048983

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARY TREW A Petition for Probate has been filed by LEO BAUTISTA in the Superior Court of California, County of ALAMEDA. The Petition for Probate

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Continued from page 2 This monument serves to thank and honor each one of them.” Six tribes from northern California supported Ramos’s legislation. Members of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians, Chicken Ranch Rancheria, Barona Band of Mission Indian, Wilton Rancheria, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, Buena Vista Rancheria of MeWuk Indians, and Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians made the monument and dedication possible. Newsom says the construction of the statue sends a powerful message from the grounds of Capitol Park to people across California and underscores “the state’s commitment to reckoning with our past and working to advance a California for All built on our values of inclusion and equity.” Franklin was a Miwok Indian leader and cultural preservationist whose efforts conserved the history and promoted the Miwok and other Native American cultures, most notably, the traditional dances. He was born Sept. 12, 1912, in Nashville, a town in El Dorado County. Franklin passed away on May 2, 2000. The Miwok skirt dancer portrayed in the monument created by artist Ronnie Frostad is modeled after Franklin. The Miwok leader was responsible for building three

“roundhouses” that are dedicated spaces for Native American ceremonies, songs, dances, and gatherings. During the ceremony, cultural presentations by the Kalte Crew of Wilton Rancheria, Shingle Springs Traditional Dancers, and Tuolumne Me-Wuk Dancers were intermittently performed. “This sort of recognition for our people is long overdue and represents an important step toward telling the true history of California,” stated Sara Dutschke, chairperson of Ione Band of Miwok Indians. Efforts to replace Serra’s statue predated its toppling during the Floyd protests. For years, various monuments commemorating the priest around the state had been the target of advocates, historians and activists. They said Serra led missions that contributed to the displacement and destruction of Native American tribes in California. “As Native Americans, we have been invisible, romanticized, minimized, or disparaged for centuries,” Ramos stated. “That is not easily or quickly undone. But I am proud to be Native American and proud to be a Californian.” This California Black Media report was supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

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Continued from page 2 intended for minority-owned businesses went to business owners with false claims of Native American heritage. Another concern critics share is that smaller firms have a lower work completion rate. The industry “loss ratio” or number of contractors who do not finish the job is 20% in the U.S. However, with a track record of having less than a 1% surety bond guarantee default rate for program-enrolled contractors, Merriwether envisions being able to facilitate access to contract funding once they’ve been successful in winning contracts with the program’s public agency sponsors. “We’ve been able to demonstrate that these contractors are also competent. If you provide equitable resources, they can compete, they can be low bidders and they successfully complete their contracts compared to their peers,” she pointed out. “What we want to do is amplify what we’ve been doing on a small scale to show folks that this is what we need to be doing on a national scale; using public funding as an appropriate source to change these dynamics and supply chain for small minority business. It’s the right thing to do.” EIP was formed in April 2022

to leverage infrastructure spending to build wealth in underserved communities. It has persuaded several municipalities, including the California State Transportation Agency, to pledge more infrastructure funds to HUBs. “Some may say that our work is about infrastructure or contracting, and indeed it is. Most importantly, however, our mission is about people,” said co-founders Phil Washington and John Porcari in a letter on EIP’s status. “It’s about creating careers in underserved communities. It’s about creating generational wealth and closing the racial wealth gap to break long-lasting cycles. It’s about people’s economic security and peace of mind.” In a press release, former Los Angles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said, “Centering community and advancing equity is essential in this work, as is promoting environmental sustainability and expanding economic opportunity for all.

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Chronic Absenteeism Rates in California

By California Black Media Last week, the California Department of Education (CDE), officially released its assessment of student absenteeism in the context of the state’s recovery effort from the COVID-19 pandemic. All student groups showed improved chronic absenteeism rates, with the largest declines demonstrated by American Indian or Alaska Native, Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, and African American students. The chronic absenteeism rate measures the number of students who missed 10% of the days they were expected to attend for any reason. In addition, the average num-

ber of days absent decreased to 14.6 from a high of 16.7 in the 2021–22 school year. The total Chronic Absenteeism Eligible Enrollment was 301,921. African American students accounted for 110,537 or 36.6%. The results include data for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) and the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). Compared with other states that have released chronic absenteeism data for the 2022–23 school year. California’s current rate is lower than states including Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico and Ohio. “These results suggest that

California’s public schools are beginning to turn the corner on pandemic recovery, with gains on most assessments and a substantial reduction in chronic absenteeism, especially for our most vulnerable groups of students,” California State Board of Education President Linda Darling-Hammond said in a statement. “Our Governor and Legislature have substantially increased funding for schools to enable educators to invest in effective strategies like high-dose tutoring, after-school and summer learning, mental health supports, and universal preschool to accelerate learning and engage students,” Darling-Hammond added.

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Stay Ahead of the Scammers and Keep Your Accounts Safe Scammers gain the trust of victims by pretending to be a close family member or friend in need. Check fraud Scammers can steal written checks from unattended mailboxes, or if you deposit them but don’t dispose of them properly. They’ll use chemicals to erase and rewrite the checks to themselves, sell your personal info or use it to create counterfeit checks.

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Your phone pings. It looks like a text message from your bank, and it’s urgent. It says you need to send money to your account using a wire transfer or digital payment like Zelle® to reverse a fraudulent transaction. Or, it tells you there’s suspicious activity on your account, and you need to call a certain number right away to address it. If the message is from your bank, it must be legitimate, right? Impersonating a financial institution, a government agency or a utility company is a common

scam tactic to get access to your accounts or personal information. Even the most cautious consumers can fall victim, as scammers become increasingly sophisticated in their efforts to commit digital fraud. Knowing about scammers’ tricks can help you stay one step ahead of them. Here are some common schemes you might see. Spoofing Scammers can “spoof” phone numbers. Your caller ID can say the call or text is from your bank even though it’s not. The scammer will eventually ask for personal or financial information, or ask you

to send money. Phishing “Phishing” is when you get an email that looks reputable but asks you to call a fraudulent number, respond to the email or go to a website and enter personal information. You may be asked to look at an attachment, which then gives bad actors access to your computer if you open it. Artificial Intelligence (AI) or “deep fakes” Smart technology allows scammers to duplicate familiar voices and trick consumers out of money and personal information.

California Celebrates Its 6th Annual ‘United Against Hate Week’

Photo courtesy unitedagainsthate.org The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) joined local governments, advocates, and other partners to launch the United Against Hate Week (UAHW) in Berkeley on Nov. 13. The initiative was started by local government leaders and elected officials in the Bay Area after

several hate groups held rallies in San Francisco and Berkeley. UAHW activities organized to raise awareness about hate and promote cross-racial and ethnic unity will run from Nov. 12 to 18. “The week is marked by individuals and community organizations coming together to host

events and take action to help combat a national and statewide increase in hate,” reads a press release from the CRD. “In California, reported hate crimes have reached their highest levels since 2001 — jumping more than 20% from 2021 to 2022. As part of the state’s response to hate, the California Civil Rights Department recently launched CA vs Hate, a non-emergency, multilingual hate crime and incident reporting hotline and online portal,” the press release continues. Held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Civic Center in Berkeley, the Nov. 13 launch ceremony featured several prominent speakers, including Becky Monroe, deputy director, Strategic Initiatives and External Affairs at the California Civil Rights Department; Rick Callender, president of the California and Hawaii State Conference, NAACP; Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco); Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín, Ilan Davidson, president, L.A. County Commission on Human Relations; Patrice O’Neill, founder and codirector, Not In Our Town; Pardeep Singh Kaleka, senior strategic advisor, Not In Our Town.

Members of NAACP’s Oakland Branch Elected to State Executive Board

By Dr. Delores Thompson Special to The Post The California State Chapter of the NAACP announced the election of the new California State Executive Board of Directors late last month in San Francisco. Among those named are Oakland Branch President Cynthia Adams and Get-Out-The Vote Chair Attorney Pamala Ferran. “The two of you are a dynamic team and the Oakland Branch should be the beneficiary of your largesse. (Smile) The other branches will have two insiders who will identify issues that must be addressed,” stated former NAACP Oakland Branch President George Holland Sr. “I now know with certainty our

state leaders will be reminded that the road to the Promised Land of equality is a difficult road to travel but we must travel together. Leadership, leadership, which is our goal,” said Holland who currently serves on the Oakland branch executive board. As a distinguished civic leader, Adams is an advocate for the people, joining the NAACP Oakland Branch in 2005. Adams relentless stance against crime in Oakland has garnered media attention across the country. Through diligence, love, and the ability to reach the youth, Adams has earned the trust of people young and old. She inspires them not only to help themselves but their community.

Adams has received numerous awards. highlights include: • NAACP California State Youth Advisor of the Year • Ford Foundation Award for Education • National College Resource Foundation • California State NAACP Advisor of the Year • Oakland Promise Award • Friendship Christian Church Community Award Pamela Ferran, Esq. The Oakland Branch Get Out the Vote Chair is a native Oaklander, her passion and dedication for justice makes her a fierce component against injustice of any kind. Attorney Ferran joined the NAACP Oakland Branch lending her legal expertise to help right the wrongs in ranked choice voting, discrimination, and leading the way on political action initiatives. Dr. Delores Thompson is the director of communications for Oakland Branch of the NAACP.

“Malvertising” Scammers place fake phone numbers in search engines and online ads under the names of legitimate companies like banks or airlines. People call those numbers and are tricked into sharing account or other personal information. How to stay safe Be proactive and avoid becoming a victim by following these tips. • Delete, block and ignore calls or messages from sources you don’t recognize. • Protect your personal account information, ATM pins, passwords and one-time passcodes. If someone contacts you and asks for this information, especially if it’s someone claiming to be from your bank, do not share it with them. • Banks or government agencies

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will never ask for personal information when they contact you. Government agencies also will not contact you via phone; you’ll likely receive a notice by mail. Refuse to give your personal information if someone contacts you by email, text or phone. Don’t let anyone pressure or threaten you into giving them personal information or money. Hang up or don’t respond. If anyone says you must act right now, stop and ask yourself, “Is this how a legitimate company would act?” If something seems “off,” it probably is. Remember that financial institutions will never ask you to send money to yourself or anyone else. Don’t send money to someone you don’t know or for reasons you are not clear: you may not get it back. Even if your caller ID says a call or text is from your bank, it could be a scam. When in doubt hang up or stop texting, and call your bank directly (use the number on the back of your debit card). Don’t click on links or attachments in an email or text if you’re not sure who it’s from, and be on the lookout for mes-

sages that ask for immediate action from you. • Instead of entering a company name in your internet browser’s search bar, type the full URL in the address bar (for example, www.chase.com) so you’ll go directly to your bank’s secure, verified website. • To avoid check fraud, consider sending money electronically or using your card. • If you’re writing a check, use a permanent pen so the information is hard to erase. Fill out the payee and dollar amount space completely or draw a line to the end of the space. Sign checks the same way every time and mail checks from inside the post office. If you become a victim of online fraud, don’t be embarrassed, and report it to your bank. Also, tell family and friends about your experience so they too can be on high alert. Scammers may try hard, but consumers who are alert and informed can stop them in their tracks. For more fraud and scam prevention tips, visit Chase. com/SecurityTips, www.ftc.gov, and on social media follow the tag“#banksneveraskthat” for more information.

CITY OF OAKLAND REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR The Oakland Children’s Initiative 2-Year External Evaluation Contract Amount: $700,000 per year ($1,400,000.00 total)

Terms: 2 Years

Project Description: The City of Oakland (City) is seeking an external evaluator to develop and implement the initial 2-year evaluation for the Oakland Children’s Initiative (OCI) and its selected Implementation Partners. In accordance with the ordinance, proposals from evaluation firms shall focus on identifying how the Initiative can show collective impact and overall delivery of services in relation to each of the Implementation Partners; this includes strategies, sub-strategies, and activities to increase access and enhance quality early care, education, and college access support services. It will be important to consider the impact of the Initiative on broader community/population well-being, as compared to how the evaluation will document program design and deployment. Based on performance in the initial evaluation phase, the City may consider a longer-term partnership to support the 2-year evaluation requirement set forth in the ordinance. Bids are requested for estimated costs for services with a total not to exceed $700,000.00, annually. For transparency, funding for the evaluation will be paid for through the Oversight, Accountability and Evaluation Fund, a seven percent subset of the OCI funding. At least one-third (1/3) of the monies deposited in the Oversight, Accountability and Evaluation Fund are appropriated for independent, third-party evaluations. Allowable uses are specified in the voterapproved Charter amendment. Pre-Proposal Meeting (Volunteer): Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at 9:30 AM (Pacific Time) via Zoom. • Zoom Meeting ID: 840 0433 7547 • Advance Registration is Required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/ register/tZAtd-2rrTwvHtM_B3cCHqMiclfMwp3nsexL Proposal Submittal Deadline: Friday, December 22, 2023, at 2:00 PM, PT. Reminders: • All who wish to participate in this RFP must register (at least 5 days prior to submittal due date) through iSupplier at (https://www.oaklandca.gov/ services/register-with-isupplier) to avoid last minute submittal complications and receive addenda/updates on this RFP. For additional help registering and submitting your proposal to iSupplier, please review the user guide videos at (https://www.oaklandca.gov/documents/isupplier-userguides). Receipt of a confirmation email indicates that a proposal was successfully submitted. • Did not receive an invitation? Start Early with iSupplier registration. Upon completion of registration, send an email to iSupplier@oaklandca.gov listing “The Oakland Children’s Initiative 2-Year External Evaluation” as the subject and request an invitation to the RFP. The Contract Analyst will add your business to the RFP invitation. • The following policies apply to this RFP: Equal Benefits • 0% L/SLBE • Living Wage• Campaign Reform Act • Professional Services Local Hire • Prompt Payment • Arizona Boycott • Dispute Disclosure • Border Wall Prohibition • Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment Ordinance. Answers to Questions: 1. For project-related questions, contact the Project Manager, Jennifer Cabán by phone at (510) 238-6840 or via email at jcaban@oaklandca.gov. 2. For iSupplier related questions contact iSupplier@oaklandca.gov. Asha Reed, City Clerk and Clerk of the City Council (Friday, November 17, 2023) The City Council reserves the right to reject all proposals.

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Open Letter to Tidewater Capital Developers: What’s Your Plan to Prevent More Harm to Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, Black-Owned Business and Cultural Artists?

By Kitty Kelly Epstein, PhD Special to The Post

Many people, including me, have long been concerned with Oakland’s lack of public recognition for the accomplishments of the Black community and lack of concern for its current condition. Oakland has produced more African American sports greats than any other city in America. Oakland is home to the most militant and effective social justice organizations, (the ILWU is one example), and the

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very first Black trade union, the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. None of these have the sort of very visible recognition that are warranted. And, at the same time, half of the Black community has been forced to leave the city and of those who remain many are Black men who are forced to live on the street. One bright spot has been the promise of a Black Arts Movement and Business District (BAMBD) in downtown Oakland, which promised to prioritize development to

voter guide. Similarly, Alameda County’s military personnel and Continued from page 1 overseas residents are disenfranpeople afraid of their own shadows chised due to the inadequate time - selling fear doesn’t make anyone for mail-in voting. Furthermore the charter stipusafer. DA Price has been working lates a 10-day window for countas civil rights attorney for over 40 years, she’s a fighter for justice ing and verifying the required sigand will continue to fight for the natures, a task that the Registrar of safety of the people across Alam- Voters cannot realistically accomeda County, no matter how much plish. The proponents of the recall money they spend trying to take are advocating for the Registrar to her out.” said William Fitzgerald, overlook this crucial requirement. Most importantly, the charcampaign spokesperson for “Proter emphasizes the necessity of tect The Win” campaign. The charter explicitly states providing voters with a choice that only registered voters in the to recall the elected official and county can collect signatures for information on potential replacea recall. Our understanding is that ments. This is fundamental to our this requirement has already been democratic process, especially violated, with individuals from when it comes to the administraMichigan, Los Angeles, and San tion of justice for the entire county. Francisco being brought in and The recall proponents are urging the Registrar to ignore this critical paid to collect signatures. Additionally, the charter man- aspect as well. Our charter envisions a single dates that individuals must disclose their occupation on the pe- election to assess the true consetition, and we’re getting reports quences of our vote, allowing votthat this requirement has also been ers to make informed decisions violated. Many signatures may be about the future leadership of our deemed invalid as people were not county. We have witnessed the asked to provide their occupation, repercussions of hasty decisions and reports indicate that some in other jurisdictions, such as the were even instructed to falsely recall in San Francisco, where a lack of information about the reclaim they were not employed. The charter also dictates a placement resulted in an increase timeframe for ordering an election in crime under the new adminiswithin 35-40 days if the Registrar tration. confirms the sufficient gathering In essence, this attempt to subof signatures. This tight schedule vert our democratic processes not excludes non-English speakers only undermines the will of the from meaningful participation, voters but also threatens the staas there is insufficient time for bility and effective governance of translation and distribution of the Alameda County.

High school students call for ceasefire in Gaza at Oakland school board meeting on Nov. 8. Photo by Ken Epstein.

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Ceasefire and Release of Hostages in Israel and Palestine,” would not be discussed that evening and that there was no place anywhere on the agenda where attendees would be allowed to speak on the issue. However, there was a moment of confusion when the parliamentarian, speaking over Hutchinson’s objections, explained that there was one 30-minute period for people to discuss non agenda items. A chorus of boos filled the auditorium as Hutchinson attempted to move on. He quickly suspended the meeting, and he and several other board members left the room, though some board members remained. One young woman shouted at Hutchinson, “You’re having a tantrum, and we’re talking about genocide.” People crowded around a bullhorn at the front of the room, and attendees held their own meeting. “You are on the right side of his-

tory — we’ll be back,” said a youth soccer coach, Maria Martinez. A young woman named Lulwa said, “I believe we all deserve our land, we all deserve our freedom, and we all deserve not to have our children bombed. The media is lying to us, and social media is bringing us together.” Lulwa explained that she has been living in the U.S. and Oakland since the age of 9. “I was taken in by the community in Oakland, and I was loved.” Boardmember Bachelor was cheered as she spoke on the bullhorn, supporting the people of Palestine and the people of Israel. “We have to stop killing children, we have to stop bombing hospitals, we have to stop killing UN workers; we have to stop the killing,” she said. “We are a global community. The fight continues.” A woman who identified herself as a Jewish Oakland teacher said, “The school board does not speak for the teachers, Monday night, we (teachers) passed a very strong resolution demanding an end to the genocide in Gaza and an end to

benefit the Black community and was passed by the City Council in 2016. And now we find, it is not new Black-owned businesses but yet another non-Black developer proposing to build a huge non-Black development. So, to the developers at Tidewater Capital I ask: what exactly are you planning to do with the property you own at 1431 Franklin that will not further damage the community? You have submitted two proposals to the Oakland Planning

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Continued from page 1 voted on at their previous meeting would change the charter to read: “California state law applicable to the recall of county officers shall govern the recall of county of Alameda elected and appointed officers.” The alternate item that was newly introduced and added at the Tuesday meeting would change the language from “Alameda elected and appointed officers” to only “Alameda elected officers” meaning that officials who were appointed to their positions would not be subjected to recall attempts. Attendees in person and online spoke out against the amendment change, saying that it was taking their power away as voters and that even with the FAQ, there remains a degree of confusion. Chris Moore, a member of Save Alameda For Everyone (SAFE), which is currently spearheading the recall efforts against Alameda D.A. Pamela Price, said that their current petition is extremely popular and they believe they can gather all the required signatures before the March deadline. “The public wants this to happen,” Moore said. With the current charter, only 73,000 signatures are needed to trigger a recall election, but if the amended charter were to be approved, almost 20,000 more signatures would be required. Following the conclusion of public comments, SAFE held a press conference outside of the County Administration Building. Carl Chan, a key officer of SAFE, announced that in just five weeks they were able to collect over 70,000 signatures and affirmed that SAFE will not stop until they have 110,000 signatures, keeping in mind the potential changes to the charter. Price is facing a recall despite her victory at the polls last year when she ran on a platform of judicial reform, defeating Terry Wiley who had been supported by Price’s predecessor, Nancy O’Malley. Assertions that she is ‘soft on crime’ reached a fervor earlier this year as a surge of theft, robberies and shoplifting crimes alarmed residents in Oakland and other major cities in the Bay Area, the state, and the nation. Price has had to remind media and citizens alike, that the district attorney can only charge and prosecute criminals after police arrest U.S. funding (for the war).” An Oakland man named Izzy said, “What did the school board do today? They walked out on our kids ... There’s nobody to blame but Mike Hutchinson.” Jabari Shaw said that African Americans stand in solidarity with Palestine. “We know how it is to not be recognized as human beings,” he said. Since the executive board of the Oakland Education Association originally took a stand to oppose genocide and call for a ceasefire, the union has been under intense criticism both from mainstream media and an Oakland parents’ group, which has been encouraging teachers to quit the union. However, on Nov. 6, union delegates from the Oakland schools upheld a strong position, voting 66

Commission: one for an office building, ridiculously unnecessary given current number of office vacancies; the other for a high-end residential building that would certainly house mostly affluent white folks and hire out-of-town labor for its construction. And in the process, I would argue that your proposal would damage one of the most treasured, long-standing Black-owned, and historically recognized businesses in the city — Geoffrey’s Inner Circle at 410 14th St.

them.

“DA Price has been working

as a civil rights attorney for over

40 years, she’s a fighter for justice

and will continue to fight for the safety of the people across Alameda County, no matter how much

money they spend trying to take her out.” said William Fitzgerald,

campaign spokesperson for “Pro-

tect The Win” campaign, in a press release about the county charter amendment.

In contrast, despite Board Presi-

dent Nate Miley telling KQED that

he’s “pretty confident the board is

going to align our charter with state law,” he spoke and voted in opposition to both amendment recommendations.

Because there is still a lot of con-

fusion on the charter amendment

and because it as if the board is tak-

ing a side on the matter, Miley said it was unfair to put this measure in front of voters in March.

“I think at this point it doesn’t

serve the public interest to move ahead with this at this time only

because we would be placing our-

selves in the way of an effort to move ahead with a particular recall

and tainting that process,” Miley added.

Miley, alongside Board Vice

President David Haubert, recommended tabling the discussion until after March 2024.

On the other hand, board mem-

bers Keith Carson and Elisa Mar-

quez argued that as public officials, they have an obligation to voters to allow them to decide for themselves

if they want to change the charter to

align it with the state’s. Tabling the issue would only delay a process that they know needs to happen soon.

Board members Miley, Haubert,

and Lena Tam voted ‘no’ on the recommendation, while Carson and Marquez voted ‘yes.’

Although the vote to modify the

charter to include “Alameda elected

and appointed officers” failed, the

alternate recommendation for the language to exclude “appointed officials” was approved for further discussion.

The Board of Supervisors will

discuss and vote on the alternate

recommendation at their Nov. 28 regular meeting.

to 31 in favor of a ceasefire. Hutchinson and board member Sam Davis joined by school board Jorge Lerma, the projected winner of last week’s election, have been working with the parent group in opposition to the teachers’ union. But another group of parents and community members supporting the teachers’ union’s stance had also started a petition and had already received over 300 signatures by Nov. 8. “As Oakland parents, caregivers, and community members we are committed to the safety and well-being of all of our children,” the petition said. “We are writing to express our solidarity with the families of Palestine and to express support for district leaders and the OEA for standing in solidarity with the people of Palestine.”

In some ways the situation is similar to the forced closure of Black-owned Uncle Willie’s Barbecue at 614 14th St. by the actions of another huge developer, in that case a hotel. It may come as a surprise to you, but many of us do not believe that someone should get to build whatever they want just because they are rich enough to buy a piece of property. Black-owned businesses and galleries, parking, and cultural spaces would all be of benefit to

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bring in using their names, images, and likenesses (NILs) in television broadcasts and on social media moving forward. A jury trial in the case is set to begin in January 2025. The NCAA has sought antitrust protection from Congress to prevent such profit-sharing mandates in recent years. “What we’re going to be asking the court to do for the class is to strike down all current prohibitions on NIL. And so, the most significant is the rule that prohibits conferences from paying students for NIL,” Steve Berman, an attorney for the plaintiffs, told the Associated Press in October. The California state Legislature has seen its own movement on

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this district. More unaffordable housing will not. And, furthermore, you own another piece of property nearby which you could develop without so much damage to the community. So - what exactly are you planning? Kitty Kelly Epstein is a professor of Urban Studies and Education, Oakland resident, host on KPFA Radio, an author of two books about Oakland.

this issue. Assembly Bill 252, the College Athlete Protection Act, first proposed earlier this year, would require California colleges to set aside a portion of their sports revenue in a fund that would go to student athletes once they complete their degrees, potentially earning them as much as $25,000 each year they play. Assemblymember Chris Holden, the bill’s author, agreed to delay the bill until next year after pushback from opponents, including the University of California and California State University, who argued the bill would favor men’s basketball and football, forcing campuses with smaller athletic budgets to divert resources away from less lucrative sports, according to Cal Matters. The NCAA has also publicly opposed the bill.

rate with neighboring areas to develop more effective solutions to Continued from page 1 fix their issues. In the panel discussion that followed the film’s screening, moderated by KTVU anchor Claudine Wong, filmmaker Fabio, Assemblymember Bonta and Councilmember Fife engaged in a dialogue about the housing crisis. They examined the issue from the point of view of their respective roles and explored what more could be done to address the issue. Cheryl Fabio. Courtesy photo. Fife talked about her own exgles faced by her youngest daughperience with housing insecurity, ter. However, that all changed once they received permanent housing. even now with her role on the City Neely noticed her eldest daugh- Council, and how we’re not seeing ter was talking to her more and the trauma that people go through now that they had more stability, that most likely contributes to her youngest daughter could fi- them ending up on the streets. “We don’t see people’s lived nally receive the help she needed trauma. We don’t see people’s esto succeed in school. Experts featured in the film capes from domestic violence or discussed the history of homeless- sexual abuse. We don’t see chilness among Black communities, dren who grew up in foster care. tracing it back to the era of slavery We don’t see individuals who have and the Great Migration. They dis- cognitive disabilities and were cussed how what was once a belief taken care of by elders who are agamong white communities, that ing and lost their home,” Fife said. the U.S. government was responFife pointed out that Oakland sible for providing housing and spends $122 million to maintain jobs, shifted when Black families people’s lives on the streets and started to settle in the West, and suggested that money could be the racial disparities that emerged better used to get the unhoused during that period persist today. The documentary highlights into services and homes, rather the work of Oakland advocacy than maintaining them on the sidegroups like Moms 4 Housing and walk or in encampments. She said that despite the presLegal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC) to show that ence of vacant buildings in Oakhomelessness is not what it once land that could be converted into housing, the cost of such a project was perceived to be. Those without housing can be is prohibitively high and assismoms working two jobs, but still tance from larger entities, such as unable to make ends meet, or for- federal support, is needed to make merly incarcerated people who it feasible. can’t get jobs or apply for homes Bonta shared that she believes because they have a record, forc- the level of advocacy in Oakland ing them to couch-surf with loved surpasses that of any other city in ones or stay in motels. the state. She emphasized that if Tomiquia Moss, the CEO of All the residents of Oakland can efHome, stated that in order for there fectively convey their dedication to be change in how we look at afto addressing the issue to decision fordable housing for all, we need makers in Sacramento, it could to factor in homelessness and how lead to more resources to help the people on the streets with jobs are still not qualifying to rent in the city overcome its challenges. Bonta said she wants people to Bay. continue to make demands and Moss added that the funds that are allocated to counties from the share their stories, so that her colstate have such strict guidelines on leagues can see that more needs to how they can be used that it makes be done to address the crisis in the it virtually impossible to collabo- Bay Area.