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Oakland teachers' strike heads into Day 2
Thousands of people came out on Thursday to support Oakland teachers during their first day of a labor union strike. Many union representatives said they are optimistic and felt empowered by the overwhelming support from the community.
Thousands of people came out on Thursday to support Oakland teachers during their first day of a labor union strike. Many union representatives said they are optimistic and felt empowered by the overwhelming support from the community.
Uncertainty over how long Oakland teachers' strike will last
It's only the first day of the Oakland teachers' strike and while many union members feel empowered by the show of support from the community, no one really knows how long the strike will last. Oakland Unified School District spokesman John Sasaki joins as well as Yulisa Elenes, who represents a labor union involved in the lengthy Marriott hotel strike, which they eventually won.
It's only the first day of the Oakland teachers' strike and while many union members feel empowered by the show of support from the community, no one really knows how long the strike will last. Oakland Unified School District spokesman John Sasaki joins as well as Yulisa Elenes, who represents a labor union involved in the lengthy Marriott hotel strike, which they eventually won.
Parents face difficult decisions as Oakland schools remain open, but teachers strike
Thousands of Oakland families are facing a decision on whether or not they should send their children to school, knowing it will be substitutes in charge of classrooms as teachers go on strike. Jana Katsuyama reports.
Thousands of Oakland families are facing a decision on whether or not they should send their children to school, knowing it will be substitutes in charge of classrooms as teachers go on strike. Jana Katsuyama reports.
MBK Rising: Moving, inspirational conclusion to Obama's Oakland summit
Another moving and inspirational convening of young leaders and mentors in Oakland Wednesday as the Obama Foundation's initiative, My Brother's Keeper wrapped up its three day summit, to highlight the non-profit's success over the last five years. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports.
Another moving and inspirational convening of young leaders and mentors in Oakland Wednesday as the Obama Foundation's initiative, My Brother's Keeper wrapped up its three day summit, to highlight the non-profit's success over the last five years. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports.
What are parents' options for their students during Oakland's teacher strike?
With the Oakland teachers' strike assured, many parents and students wonder if there are alternatives to crossing picket lines. Tom Vacar reports on some of those options.
With the Oakland teachers' strike assured, many parents and students wonder if there are alternatives to crossing picket lines. Tom Vacar reports on some of those options.
Former President Obama hosts town hall for young men of color in Oakland
Thousands of people, including young men of color from all across the country, crowded Oakland's Scottish Rite Center Tuesday to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper. The former president himself was at the summit, along with Warriors' star Stephen Curry, John Legend, and other politicians. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports.
Thousands of people, including young men of color from all across the country, crowded Oakland's Scottish Rite Center Tuesday to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Barack Obama's My Brother's Keeper. The former president himself was at the summit, along with Warriors' star Stephen Curry, John Legend, and other politicians. KTVU's Alyana Gomez reports.
Some Oakland parents don't want to cross picket lines as teachers' strike looms
A possible teachers' strike in Oakland is two days away. All schools would remain open, but parent organizations are working on finding alternative places where students can go so they wouldn't have to cross picket lines. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
A possible teachers' strike in Oakland is two days away. All schools would remain open, but parent organizations are working on finding alternative places where students can go so they wouldn't have to cross picket lines. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland's Marcus Books still thrives as nation's oldest black bookstore
Marcus Books has been a Bay Area staple for decades and it continues to thrive in Oakland as the nation’s oldest black bookstore.
Marcus Books has been a Bay Area staple for decades and it continues to thrive in Oakland as the nation’s oldest black bookstore.
Oakland elementary school goes without heat, gas service since last week
Students at one Oakland elementary school have been bundling up, wearing layers since they've had no gas service since last Thursday. That also means no hot lunches. Officials say the repairs could take days. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Students at one Oakland elementary school have been bundling up, wearing layers since they've had no gas service since last Thursday. That also means no hot lunches. Officials say the repairs could take days. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland teachers prepare to strike
The possibility of a teachers' strike is still looming in Oakland. The district is looking for temporary teachers so it can keep schools open, but some teachers and parents have concerns about the qualifications of those who may end up getting hired. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
The possibility of a teachers' strike is still looming in Oakland. The district is looking for temporary teachers so it can keep schools open, but some teachers and parents have concerns about the qualifications of those who may end up getting hired. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
UCSF providing free dental care for children
UCSF School of Dentistry and Dental Center providing free dental care for children
UCSF School of Dentistry and Dental Center providing free dental care for children
Free tax aid in Bay Area
Free tax aid in Bay Area
Free tax aid in Bay Area
Suspect cuts Alameda high school student with knife, police say
Suspect cuts Alameda high school student with knife, police say
Suspect cuts Alameda high school student with knife, police say
Oakland schools meet to discuss layoffs, $20M in budget cuts
Oakland school officials are meeting Wednesday night to discuss a plan to cut more than $20 million from the district budget in a plan that includes layoffs. Tonight's meeting is against a backdrop where teachers are threatening to go on strike. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Oakland school officials are meeting Wednesday night to discuss a plan to cut more than $20 million from the district budget in a plan that includes layoffs. Tonight's meeting is against a backdrop where teachers are threatening to go on strike. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Obama, Curry, John Legend to join forces for 3-day Oakland event
Former President Barack Obama, Warriors Stephen Curry and singer John Legend have announced they are coming to Oakland later this month to host a national gathering of the former president's group, My Brothers Keepers, to talk about improving the lives of young men of color. KTVU's Amber Lee reports after speaking with event organizers.
Former President Barack Obama, Warriors Stephen Curry and singer John Legend have announced they are coming to Oakland later this month to host a national gathering of the former president's group, My Brothers Keepers, to talk about improving the lives of young men of color. KTVU's Amber Lee reports after speaking with event organizers.
Oakland students schooled in jazz, blues, R&B at Yoshi's
Faye Carol has traveled the world singing jazz, blues, R&B, you name it. But at Yoshi's in Oakland Tuesday, during this celebration of Black History Month, Carol was also a teacher. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Faye Carol has traveled the world singing jazz, blues, R&B, you name it. But at Yoshi's in Oakland Tuesday, during this celebration of Black History Month, Carol was also a teacher. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Black History Month: Fremont police officer paves the way for future women
Sheree Wright-Cox is known as a trailblazer for the Fremont Police Department. She’s the first African American female police officer at a time when the force was predominantly white males. It was a homecoming of sorts for Wright-Cox who was back at the Fremont Police Department where her career as a police officer began some 27 years ago. The Oakland native had every right to be nervous....
Sheree Wright-Cox is known as a trailblazer for the Fremont Police Department. She’s the first African American female police officer at a time when the force was predominantly white males. It was a homecoming of sorts for Wright-Cox who was back at the Fremont Police Department where her career as a police officer began some 27 years ago. The Oakland native had every right to be nervous....
10-year-old college student studies at Las Positas College in Livermore
Pleasanton native Kairan Quazi could be Silicon Valley?s next innovator one day. At the age of two, Quazi was completing sentences. At seven years old, he learned how to code. Now, he?s 10 years old and studying at Las Positas College in Livermore. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Pleasanton native Kairan Quazi could be Silicon Valley?s next innovator one day. At the age of two, Quazi was completing sentences. At seven years old, he learned how to code. Now, he?s 10 years old and studying at Las Positas College in Livermore. KTVU's Azenith Smith reports.
Former South Bay Walgreen’s pharmacist accused of never having license
Kim Thien Le was employed at three South Bay Walgreen's locations for more than 10 years but is accused of never having a pharmacist's license and the stores were not able to provide credentials for their former employee. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports.
Kim Thien Le was employed at three South Bay Walgreen's locations for more than 10 years but is accused of never having a pharmacist's license and the stores were not able to provide credentials for their former employee. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama reports.