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	Joaquin Miller Elementary celebrates 'African American Living History' Day Fourth-graders at Joaquin Miller Elementary School celebrate, learn and relive the history of the migration of African-Americans to California from the south in the 1940s with music, dance, costumes, food and crafts. Oakland ordered to return millions in redevelopment funds As expected, state overturns eight transactions including sale of Kaiser Convention Center in city's bid to preserve more than $32 million in redevelopment funds Piedmont: Student attending UC Davis awarded industry association scholarship With a mother and father who are both civil engineers in the solid waste industry, biochemical engineering student Ryan Lewis concedes that he has been "obsessed with all kinds of science from an early age." Town Crier: Oakland named nation's most exciting city? Yes! Oakland gets called a lot of things, but here's a little note worth repeating: real estate firm Movoto thinks we're the most exciting city in the nation. Town hall meeting on budget draws packed crowd at Glenview The meeting was also attended by Mayor Jean Quan, who began it by giving an overview of her proposed budget, which must be approved by the City Council. Leona Heights residents tackle illegal dumping The amount of open spaces near this neighborhood has made it a desirable target for illegal dumping over the years. College Notes: It's commencement time at the Peralta Colleges The best news is that the commencement ceremonies are open to the public, so you're invited to join the graduates as they celebrate their academic achievements. Oakland East Bay Symphony ends season on high note Music Director Michael Morgan promised "a wild ride" in program notes and in "front of curtain" comments about OEBS's upcoming June 1 tribute to East Bay legend Dave Brubeck and the 2013-14 season. Piedmont Middle School principal ready for life's next chapter Donovan said her real reason for retiring is to spend more time with family, particularly her two young granddaughters, one of whom lives out of state. Piedmont High alumna develops product to aid autistic patients The product, called InsertHeels, is off to a promising start, having been selected as one of four winners in Ithaca College's Business Idea Competition. Piedmont: Council appoints interim fire chief McLaren replaces Edward Tubbs, who is retiring May 31, after serving about two years as Piedmont's fire chief. Piedmont, Montclair police reports: Several reports of stolen bicycles in Piedmont PiedmontThe following are highlights from the Piedmont police blotter. For more information, including about other cases, visit the police department at 403 Highland Ave. Skyline High Jazz Band places fourth at Reno festival Skyline is the only jazz band representing Oakland at the festival where jazz musicians and singers from all over the West Coast compete at the middle, high school and college level. Piedmont: Assemblymember Skinner discusses agenda The state legislator, who was elected in 2008 to represent the 15th Assembly District, talked to about 30 meeting attendees at a Piedmont home and went over some of the issues she is working on, from gun laws to child care costs. Piedmont, Montclair calendar: Oakland hosting car show Public Ghost Investigation. Three generations of the same family lived and died in the Pardee Home from 1869 to 1982. Bring your digital recorders, cameras, Emf meters, or just your curiosity to hunt ghosts. Piedmonter/Montclarion letters: Leave Oakland hills trees alone Dump the tax cap for U.S. payrollsAs a retiree, about half of my income comes from Social Security, a program that even Republicans value. But I am concerned that the government is looking for ways to reduce benefits, and I just don't think this is necessary. Happy Wanderer: Charleston charms with Southern hospitality One hundred and fifty years ago, this place was a hellhole. Screaming 200-pound shells packed with incendiary explosives were raining down on the quiet streets of this gracious southern town. Oakland Tech High baseball team is no match for Lowell in TransBay Series The visiting Cardinals sweep the Bulldogs in annual best-of-three meeting between the Oakland City Champion and the San Francisco City champion Piedmonter/Montclarion youth sports results for May 24 NOLL/SOLLMajors DivisionWhite Sox 9, Mets 8: The White Sox scored early, with four runs in the first inning. They were sparked by Ben Rapson (1B, 2B) and Samuel Miller (1B, 2B, 3B), who combined up for four RBIs. Piedmont/Montclarion Around The Horn: Piedmont High baseball team beats San Leandro 1-0 in the WACC-Shoreline Division title game Horst pitches Piedmont past Pirates Senior Matt Horst threw a two-hitter and also scored the game's only run as the Piedmont High baseball team beat San Leandro 1-0 to win the West Alameda County Conference-Shoreline Division tournament title on May 16. Summer festivals 2013: Your guide to Bay Area fairs and outdoor fun From Art + Soul to Walnut Creek Art & Wine to San Mateo County Fair, summer fun abounds. OPD acting Chief Sean Whent's rise through the department Sean Whent's promotion to interim chief of the Oakland Police Department capped a rapid rise up the chain of command. 'Sounds of Rockridge' set Saturday Moving the stroll to a weekend day will make it easier for stores to participate, according to Chris Jackson, manager of the local the merchants' association. Oakland council pulls talk about audit criticized by black leaders Amid concerns about opening racial wounds, council opts to at least delay proposal to hire outsider to review city audit that found two African-American council members had violated the city charter. Montclair Elementary's new pedestrian, traffic safety plan to be unveiled The plan includes features such as increased signage along Mountain Boulevard, reconfiguring the intersection of Colton and Mountain boulevards and the creation of traffic-calming measures along Moraga Avenue in front of Montclair Park. North Oakland residents hold emergency meeting in wake of violence The May 6 emergency public safety meeting was organized by Councilmember Dan Kalb, who represents District 1. Oakland Tribune editorial: Oakland residents deserve to feel safe again While the shakeup of the Oakland Police command staff has left officers and residents unsettled, it provides a long-overdue opportunity to restore order within the department and on the streets. Professor says fatal shootings not random, linked to violent social networks Understanding these relationships is vital when trying to stop the violence by dealing with the individuals who have the most influence on the gang, according to Yale University professor Andrew Papachristos. Jinho Ferreira: If enough cared about the violence in Oakland, it would be stopped The first time I held a gun I was 11. It was heavy and silver, a revolver. My older cousin was a pretty black girl in Oakland coming of age during the crack epidemic. Piedmont: Mary Ireland, Bill Drum honored with Hecht volunteer award The Art Hecht award, established in 1998 in memory of Art Hecht, is presented annually to individuals who have volunteered with Piedmont schools and youth.

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