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Wow, the "race" lit up last week. At one session where Police Chief Batts appeared, the Oakland Police Officer's Association endorsed Don Perata. Opponent Jean Quan was there, while Perata was not. We think its gonna be a long slog between now an...
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We drive a car, and the Bay Bridge "S" curve into Yerba Buena Island doesn't register too deeply. When you are driving a big rig, the risk factor rises. Here's raw footage of last night's smashed rig, which fell below the bridge. (Click here to ...
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Around 8:07pm, there were 218 yea votes recorded on the House's health care vote. This vote gives the overhaul much more momentum. This should mean something like...no more pre-existing conditions will block insurance. Actually this health care o...
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Deborah Richman

The "S" Curve Problem

The Bay Bridge "S" curve into Yerba Buena Island doesn't register too deeply as we drive across the bridge. However when you are manning a big rig, the risk factor rises. Here's raw footage of last night's smash.


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Posted by Deborah Richman on November 9, 2009 at 9:30am

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U.S. House Just Voted "Yea" On Health Care

Around 8:07pm, there were 218 yea votes recorded on the House's health care vote. This vote gives the overhaul much more momentum.

The House bill translates into...a public insurance option and no more pre-existing conditions that block insurance.

Actually this health care overhaul is only partly done now. We have to wait on a Senate's bill, and then whatever the House and Senate get to the U.S. President's desk later.

Still it's interesting to see this pass...as a true squeaker. The vote was… Continue

Posted by Deborah Richman on November 7, 2009 at 9:00pm

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Candidates For Oakland Mayoral Race 5 Replies

It's not too early to start chatting about candidates for Oakland Mayoral Race, which takes place in 2010. Which City Council people will be involved? What other familiar faces will give it a go? W...

Tagged: Oakland Mayor

Started by Deborah Richman in News Topics. Last reply by Deborah Richman 9 hours ago.

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Places We Like To Walk (Or Not) 17 Replies

Share wherever you have hiked or walked lately, with everyone else at Today in Montclair. At least among my local buddies, hitting the trails is just what we do - and there's plenty to share about ...

Tagged: Bay Area Hikes, Oakland Hills Walks, montclair walks

Started by Deborah Richman in Places To Go. Last reply by Deborah Richman Oct 25.

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Montclarion Art - Your Jackson Pollock

Yes, this is a little Montclarion art. Just left-click on your mouse and start creating your very own Jackson Pollock artwork. To change colors, left-click on your mouse again. It's a beautiful time waster.

 
 

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