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The union's asks for a 12% raise over 3 years, to offset the high cost of living in Oakland. The district has offered 8.5% over 4 years.

3,000 teachers walk out as union calls for higher wages to address the higher cost of living in the area.

Police chief Jeremy Bowers feels right person with the right training, backed by thoughtful policies will benefit students, schools.

Fixing the playing field's drainage problems and turf and track will be deferred for at least one year.

One in five educators leave the district every year. Attributing the exodus in part to low pay, teachers are looking for a 12% pay raise.

April 30 - May 2 - Discuss the story of a young Harvard Law School graduate who finds his passion defending unjust cases in the Deep South.

Only trees that would be unavoidably impacted by demolition or construction for the new school buildings will be removed.

Lots of discussion about pending construction, integrated curricula, and -- always -- the realities of being under-funded by the state.

This year's event will take place April 5 at the Claremont Club & Spa.

Some staff welcome the support, but students are divided. 49% say having an armed officer on campus would make them feel less safe.