AltWeeklies Wire
An Oakland Teacher Drops In Unannounced at the Homes of Underperforming Studentsnew
Primarily intended to encourage parental involvement, English teacher Channing Woodsum's visits offer him a glimpse into students' living conditions, particularly notable in a school where many children come from communities plagued by violence and poverty.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
01-23-2009 |
Education
Hospital Sees High Cost of Gun Violencenew
The trauma center at Highland Hospital in Oakland frequently treats patients with gun wounds, most of them young and uninsured.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
06-04-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Harnesssing the Power of Green Jobsnew
With the help of billions in private investment and local and state government incentives, the alternative energy industry, and solar in particular, has exploded in California, resulting in thousands of new jobs in panel installation and solar cell production.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
05-08-2008 |
Business & Labor
The East Bay Crime Wave Comes to Campusnew
A recent burglary at Oakland's Fremont High was just the latest in a long series of thefts at area high schools. Thieves are costing the district about $500,000 a year -- and they're winning.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
02-28-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: crime & justice
Who Said Building a Railroad Was Easy?new
This could be the make-or-break year for California's proposed high-speed rail system.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
01-09-2008 |
Transportation
Mining for Black Goldnew
As Berkeley joins most of its Alameda County peers, food-scrap composting has become a viable business.
East Bay Express |
Matthew Green |
12-12-2007 |
Environment
Tags: environment
