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Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crime

OAKLAND MAYOR Barbara Lee was joined by community advocates at the steps of City Hall on Thursday to announce the launch of a ...

‘Primate’ Review: College Kids Fight to Survive a Rabid Pet Chimp in a Slasher Movie That’s as Enjoyably Nerve-Shredding as It Is Silly

Johnny Sequoyah, Troy Kotsur and a dude in a monkey suit star in Johannes Roberts’ creature feature about a secluded tropical ...

Mother and stepfather arrested for alleged child abuse amid search for missing Oklahoma boy

The missing child's mother and stepfather were taken into custody late Wednesday night on child abuse, child sexual abuse, ...

Oakland: Mayor Barbara Lee Announces Initiative To Improve Literacy Rates Across The City

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee was joined by community advocates at the steps of City Hall on Thursday to announce the launch of a ...