Daisy Troop #96391 from Manito School donated to the Toys for Tots Train at at Bush Plaza this past Saturday. This is the 5th year the train has picked up toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program. Santa and on of his elves were on hand to collect […]
The results of the PISA exams, administered worldwide to about half a million 15 year olds, were released on December 3rd. The United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, stated that the scores for American students were flat and reflected a “picture of educational stagnation” – basically saying American test […]
By now, after nearly a month of our mayor and council members deliberating, am I safe in assuming that you have heard about the proposed film ordinance? This ordinance will immediately end Oakland’s presence in a future films. I would like to see this bill buried under the weight of […]
Park Meeting Round-Up – December 2013 meeting Disclaimer: These are not the official minutes of the meeting, only a recollection of the highlights. Another Exciting Park Meeting Two Thousand Thirteen began with a couple of Town Hall meetings and a lot of skepticism on whether anything can be done with […]
Editor’s Note: We would like to thank Veronica for her wonderful columns she brought to the FLOW Community each month for the past 5 years. We wish her all the best in her new career. Cheers Veronica MacDonald Ditko! A Shout Out for the Unemployed By Veronica MacDonald Ditko An […]
While Santa is in town for Oakland’s Annual Lighting Ceremony, The Oakland Journal had the honor of Interviewing the Jolly Old Elf! What will you ask Santa tonight? Tell us about the kids in Oakland- overall, have they been naughty or nice? In 2013 Nice-o-meter has been way up – […]
