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Becoming a Driver at 26 Years Old
Some early lessons I've picked up after becoming a motorist over the summer.
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Berkeley Rents Fall Amid Construction Boom
The city's government rental registry reveals that rent controlled apartments are declining in price as Berkeley undergoes a housing boom.
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Recalling the DA Won't Do Anything
Waste of time initiatives like recalling Pamela Price won't reverse Oakland's multi-year crime wave.
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The Big Picture for AC Transit
The on-going fiscal crisis for AC Transit and how to reverse it in the future.
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What Affordable Housing Actually Means
A lot of people have no idea what “affordable housing” means. The way the public, including politicians and journalists, uses the term “affordable…
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9 tips on Community College
Reflections on my experience in community college which may come in handy to high school seniors and people returning for education.
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The Distraction & Distortion of Affirmative Action
My take on the Supreme Court ruling and why it's the least important part of the story.
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California Strip Malls To be Upzoned Saturday
Major rezoning law to take effect July 1st will open up most strip malls to housing.
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I analyze housing affordability, transportation, culture and urban living. Among other things.

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