by Toni Cervantes Joseph Heuken — Machine TechnologyBetter job training is very important to me. I’d like to see more apprenticeship programs that are more hands-on. You learn stuff at school...

This column takes readers behind the scenes of what it’s like to report on events from the ground level with twists of humor and reflection. Standing in line for hours got me this close of a view...

Board’s motion to censor fellow trustee abandoned in favor of mediation. by Robert Hinton Board president Meredith Brown addresses the Peralta community at the event organized to announce Peralta’s...

Students, faculty, and citizens show support for the Oakland’s dispossessed Michelle Snider, Editor-in-Chief Nino Parker, Peter Brown, Roger Porter and Evetta Williams speak to the crowd at the...

By Ebony Belser Laney Tower staff writer Ebony BelserI’m sure we’ve all heard it before: “Voting is very important, ” or, “Stretch your right to vote.” Many of us are tired of hearing...

ASLC missing $16,000 from last five years By Geremy Lowe Revenue from five years of Student Center events has disappeared, noted ASLC President Dagnachew (Dag) Sibhat at the Sept. 27 Student Council...

‘Decision Peralta’ will include a chance for audience questions and concerns By Eva Hannan You are invited to participate in “Decision Peralta,” a candidates’ night on Wednesday, Oct. 17,...

10 hopefuls offer views on hunger, OPD, rent control, education, and more By Robert Hinton Mayoral candidates gathered at Oakland City Hall on Oct. 5 to field questions from voters about issues important...

By Michelle Snider Michelle SniderI was 13 when I watched Anita Hill charge Clarence Thomas with sexual harassment during his Senate Judiciary Hearings as a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court. I...