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Poor people do not shoulder the burden alone; we all share the cost, whether we acknowledge it or not. Given this impact, what is the face of poverty in California?

A youth curfew has not only proven ineffective, it targets a group that commits less than 7% of Oakland’s crime. Why not a curfew that targets the demographic responsible for 80% of the city’s crime?

Help us provide a vital safety net for homeless mothers at Cameo House.

How do you prepare for work in an office environment if you’ve never used a computer? Many Bay Area residents struggle to find employment after decades of incarceration. 

This year, Governor Jerry Brown can take a bold step to reform drug sentencing for individuals who posses small quantities of a controlled substance for personal use. Senate Bill 649, authored by State Senator Mark Leno, is a long-term solution that gives California’s judges and prosecutors the choice to offer individuals a reduced sentence, when appropriate, for drug possession.