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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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Darrell Owens
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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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Darrell Owens
August 2023
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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Darrell Owens
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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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Darrell Owens
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July 2023
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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Darrell Owens
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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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Darrell Owens
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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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June 2023
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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Darrell Owens
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Why Bay Area Transit Sucks: BART Funding
Part 1 in a series on the shortcomings of Bay Area public transit.
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The Update
I want my readers to know that I have many stories in the queue that need final editing before publishing. I’m finishing up my very last days in…
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Darrell Owens
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May 2023
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