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In Episode 140, Scott Piehler's topics include: City Council hears from APD, and renews the Urban Forest Plan. Credit card fraud uncovers additional crime. AC Transit unveils one new system, but battles bugs in another. An Alameda-based Coast Guard cutter in the news. The latest real estate sales. And FAAS gets snarky for Valentine's day. Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •
Join Ben and Rahul for a conversation with Spencer Lucas, Partner at Panish Shea Ravipudi, in which Spencer talks about his recent $135 million verdict on behalf of two victims of sexual assault by a teacher at a public school, and his work on the leadership trial teams representing sexual assault victims in claims against the Los Angeles Catholic Diocese and Boy Scouts of America. Spencer talks about how he found a passion for championing the rights of victims of sexual assault and how he has navigated the complexities of proving that the school district and Catholic Diocese had prior notice that the teacher and priest were harming children and failed to act upon that information to protect his clients. About Spencer Lucas https://www.panish.law/Spencer Lucas is a trial lawyer and partner at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP specializing in litigating complex catastrophic personal injury, products liability, wrongful death, and sexual abuse cases. A member of the firm since 2007, he has extensive experience in cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and has successfully recovered over $600 million for his clients. Mr. Lucas prides himself on not only helping survivors of trauma and their families recover from tragic situations but by implementing institutional safeguards for the community.Ranked among the Top 100 Southern California Super Lawyers in 2022, Mr. Lucas is recognized as a leading trial lawyer in California trying cases in venues across the state resulting in eight-figure verdicts. He has been the recipient of numerous awards for his work in the courtroom including nominations as Consumer Attorney of the Year by Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) and Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA). Mr. Lucas is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) with an elevated rank of Associate due to the number of lengthy trials to verdict he has completed and is annually recognized as a Best Lawyer in America® .Mr. Lucas has obtained numerous eight-figure verdicts and settlements in cases throughout California, including the following:$135 million verdict for two men who were sexually abused as students by a teacher in the Moreno Valley Unified School District.$48,500,000 settlement at the beginning of trial involving a 26-year-old man who was struck by a corporate vehicle and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury.$30,000,000 settlementat the beginning of trial involving a 33-year-old man who was struck by a tractor-trailer and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury.$19,466,000 verdict In Zastawnik v. Asplundh Construction, for his client who suffered severe ankle fractures and resulting pain disorder after being struck by a construction truck while riding a motorcycle.$17,120,672 verdict In Huayanca v. Southland Transit District, for his 83 year old client who sustained a below the knee amputation after being struck by a bus in a crosswalk.$13,000,000 verdict in Doe v. EōS Fitness, in Riverside County Superior Court for a young girl who was sexually molested while in the care of EōS Fitness' Kid's Club in Palm Springs, California. This verdict is believed to be one of the largest of its kind in America.$15,313,703 verdict in Francisco v. AC Transit, for a client who suffered a back injury while riding on a city bus.$15,000,000 verdict in Tilton v. Southern California Gas Company, for a teenager who sustained a closed head injury after his vehicle was struck by a Southern California Gas Company utility truck.$14,500,000 verdict in Barber v. Mossy Ford , in a complex tire failure case arising from a accident in which the parents of three young boys were killed. Along with settlements reached with other defendants, the total award was in excess of $22 million.$14,000,000 verdict in Curiel v. SSA Marine, for a man who suffered serious spinal cord injuries after a crane operator dropped a 25,000 lb. container onto the cab of his truck.$21,000,000 verdict in Nelsen v. Hillyard Inc., for an Iraq war veteran who suffered a brain injury after being rear-ended by a commercial vehicle at high speed.$20,000,000 verdict in Rivas v. J.B. Hunt , for a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer.$10,500,000 in Nichols v. Alameda-Contra Costa County Transit, on behalf of a woman who suffered serious orthopedic injuries when she was struck by an AC Transit bus while crossing the street. The case settled for $10.5 million.$8,652,580 award in the matter of of Haskell v. Farmers Insurance, on behalf of his client who suffered pelvic injuries. The settlement offer in this case prior to the award was $300,000.Outside the courtroom, Mr. Lucas is a frequent speaker on various issues, including traumatic brain, spinal cord injuries, and sexual abuse, and actively publishes articles in trade publications on a wide range of legal topics. He also spends much of his time dedicated to assisting his clients recovering from trauma obtain the best medical treatment available.In addition to his work as a trial lawyer, Mr. Lucas is a member of the Pepperdine School of Law Dean's Council and serves on the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers' Charities (LATLC) which funds many local charity groups focusing on education, survivors of abuse, children, and the homeless.Originally from Seattle, Washington Mr. Lucas graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Business Administration. During his undergraduate work, he completed an International Business program with honors from the University of Sevilla in 1999. He graduated from Pepperdine University School of Law in 2004, where he was the co-founder of the Pepperdine International Human Rights Program.Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Lucas works with many of the firm's Spanish-speaking clients and is frequently asked to give legal commentary on national Spanish television and radio programs. He has lived in Havana, Cuba, and throughout Mexico, where he spent his summers in college building homes for the homeless in Ciudad Juarez.Mr. Lucas is a member of the State Bar of California, the District of Columbia Bar and the Washington State Bar Association. He is an active member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorneys of California, and Los Angeles County Bar Association, and regularly volunteers his time providing pro-bono legal services to foster children and children facing immigration deportation proceedings.
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In Episode 115, Scott Piehler's topics include: APD Crime statistics remain mostly steady. AC Transit reverses course on eliminating some bus lines. When is 20 billion not 20 billion? Rent control back on the ballot. Things are bouncing out on Alameda Point. 90 years of East Bay Parks means a big celebration at Crab Cove. A question about a boat. Plus an easier way to find Alameda events. Support the Show.• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •
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In Episode 111, Scott Piehler's topics include: A quadruple homicide shocks Alameda. AC Transit's zero-emissions goal gets a boost. Clarifying the rules regarding dogs on the new Woodstock shuttle. The Hornet celebrates the anniversary of Apollo 11. Get to know the history of Alameda Point. Two Birds celebrates 100 cartoons. Plus, weekend events.Support the Show.• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •
In Episode 103, Scott Piehler's topics include: Charges are filed against an alleged illegal sideshow promoter. Corica park's fire tower is about to get a makeover, while their teaching pro represents at the PGA Championship. AC Transit overhauls their draft service plan. The Environmental Protection Agency complicates matters on Alameda Point. The Oakland Soul Soccer team celebrate Mother's Day with a rout. Local high school teams excel on the diamond. The new lights at Encinal and Grand are online. Get ready to explore the Coney Island of the West. And, congratulations to Almanac Beer Company, as they get set to expand across the Bay. Plus, weekend events.Support the Show.• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •
Celebrate the sounds of The Town with journalist Liam O'Donoghue, the host and producer of the popular local history podcast, East Bay Yesterday. Liam's show routinely covers the rich and underexplored tales of the East Bay's past, whether it's a deep dive into Emeryville's former "Rotten City" reputation, or a story about the long gone mass transit Key System that pre-dated BART and AC Transit. When he's not reporting on East Bay lore, Liam is also a music nerd and a DJ. In this episode he combines his love of history and music by taking us on an audio tour of Oakland's different musical eras through five special songs, spanning from mid-century West Coast jazz to warehouse party music.Liam's Selections: The Dave Brubeck Quartet - "Take Five" Gene Russell - "Black Orchid" Souls of Mischief - "'93 til Infinity" Keak Da Sneak - "Super Hyphy (Thizz Remix)" The Younger Lovers - "The Ballad of Two Stubborn Men"Listen to these songs and so many more on Liam's extended playlist of Oakland Jams!Subscribe to East Bay Yesterday
In Episode 89, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alameda and Oakland look to the Feds for assistance in dealing with issues concerning flooding and the estuary. The recent storms kept Alameda's first responders busy. A new hotel is coming to Bay Farm. AC Transit hits pause on their Realign project. Our feathered friends had a mixed 2023. And a look at some local wine bargains. Plus, weekend events of interest, and recipes to make your weekend party super. Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •
In Episode 77, Scott Piehler's topics include: Alamedans are honored at the District 18 Community Awards. Alameda Meals on Wheels celebrates 50 years of service. AC Transit is looking ahead to next year, and seeking your input on potential route changes. Work has begun on the McKay Avenue Wellness Campus. We've got some Halloween data for you. Congratulations to Alameda High School Water Polo. Don't forget to set your clocks back. Now's the time to take advantage of a great giving opportunity. Plus weekend events of interest.Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • YouTube • Apple News •
Long before BART or AC Transit, East Bay commuters relied on the Key System, a network of electric streetcars, for local travel and even to cross the Bay (there used to be tracks on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge!). Despite serving millions of passengers annually, the rails were ripped out and the network was completely dismantled by 1958. This episode explores the forces that brought down the Key System and the lessons this history might hold for those interested in a more transit-friendly future. Listen to the podcast to hear memories from former riders who remember taking many exciting excursions on the streetcars, and also from volunteers at the Western Railway Museum, an organization dedicated to celebrating the legacy of track-based modes of transport. Big thanks to this episode's guests: John Harder, Robert Immergluck, Cambridge Lutèce, and Mickey Simmons. See photos related to this episode here: https://eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/end-of-the-line/ This episode marks the launch of my new line of apparel with Oaklandish. The design on the hats and shirts is based on the Key System's “flying key” logo. Over on the Oaklandish blog, I share some additional thoughts on what inspired the theme of this collaboration. I hope you'll check it out, especially if you're interested in thinking about ways to make the Bay Area's roads safer, cleaner, and less gridlocked. https://www.oaklandish.com/blogs/news/east-bay-yesterday-the-history-of-the-key-system This episode is supported by UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals. I highly recommend checking out their new podcast, “Revolutionary Care: An Oakland Story,” a series about the history of treating sickle cell anemia: www.ucsfbenioffchildrens.org/sickle-cell
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Join Ben and Rahul for their discussion with legendary trial lawyer Brian Panish, founding partner of Los-Angeles-based trial firm, Panish Shea Boyle and Ravipudi (PSBR). Brian discusses how the values he learned growing up and playing competitive sports through college shaped his work ethic and approach to the competition of trial practice. Brian shares keys to success at trial and in building a world-class trial law firm. Brian is the G.O.A.T. You don't want to miss this episode! About Brian PanishOne of the country's leading trial attorneys, Los Angeles personal injury lawyer Brian Panish has obtained some of the most significant jury verdicts in United States history on behalf of plaintiffs. His courtroom victories include a $4.9 billion record verdict in the landmark products liability case Anderson v. General Motors, over 100 verdicts and settlements in excess of $10 million, six verdicts in excess of $50 million, and more than 500 verdicts and settlements over one million dollars in personal injury, car accident, wrongful death and business litigation cases. Mr. Panish consistently serves in a leading role in the largest personal injury cases in California and the country. He currently serves as Plaintiffs Co-Lead Counsel in the Woolsey Fire litigation, Plaintiffs Co-Lead Counsel in the Southern California Fire Cases litigation arising from the 2017 Thomas Fire and subsequent debris flows in Montecito, California, and serves on the Plaintiffs Executive Committee for the 2017 North Bay Fires in Northern California. Mr. Panish also serves as Lead Trial Counsel in the Southern California Gas Leak Cases where he led a team of lawyers in obtaining a $1.8 billion settlement from Southern California Gas Company and Sempra Energy. He previously served in leadership roles in the Asiana Airlines Crash Litigation, the Olympus Superbug CRE Litigation and DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation, among others. Most recently, Mr. Panish has been retained to represent the husband and son of Halyna Hutchins, a cinematographer who was fatally shot and killed by Alec Baldwin on the movie set of ‘Rust' in October 2021. Since 2011, Mr. Panish has obtained more than $500 million in verdicts including, among others, a $23,720,996 bench trial award for a Southern California man and his wife after the man suffered a lower leg amputation as a result of being struck by a 28-foot utility truck while riding his motorcycle, a $21,503,420.48 verdict for a man who suffered catastrophic injuries after a vehicle illegally exiting the 405 Freeway HOV lane struck his motorcycle, a landmark $53,745,374 verdict for two Southern California brothers who were severely injured following a head-on collision with CRST big rig, a $41,864,102 jury verdict and subsequent $46,000,000 settlement for a United States Air Force Captain who suffered catastrophic injuries after being struck from behind while on his motorcycle and then dragged the length of a football field and a half by a Southern California Gas Company truck, a $36.5 million jury verdict against Schneider National for a big-rig crash that left a woman with severe spinal cord injuries, a $34.5 million verdict for a man who suffered a below the knee amputation after being hit by a tractor trailer, a $21,503,420.48 jury verdict for a Southern California man who suffered catastrophic injuries after a vehicle illegally exiting the 405 Freeway HOV lane struck his motorcycle and sent him careening across three lanes of traffic and into a passing flatbed trailer, a $17.4 million verdict for a Ph.D. student who suffered brain and jaw injuries during a rear end chain collision accident, a $17 million jury verdict against the Los Angeles MTA in the wrongful death of a visually impaired passenger, a $17.845 million award in a wrongful death case involving four family members killed when a Marine jet crashed into their home, a $20 million jury verdict for a woman who suffered a brain injury in a hit-and-run accident involving a J.B. Hunt tractor trailer, a $17 million jury verdict for a 84-year old man hit by a bus resulting in a leg amputation, a $15.3 million jury verdict for a woman and her daughter after the woman was severely injured on a negligently driven Alameda Contra-Costa Transit District bus, a $10.45 million jury verdict for the family of a security guard killed on the CBS studio lot and a $8.3 million jury verdict in the first DePuy ASR Hip Implant case to go to trial. Because of his expertise in personal injury, wrongful death, mass tort and product liability cases, Mr. Panish has been appointed to serve on the Plaintiffs' Steering and Executive committees in numerous high profile mass torts and major disaster cases, including litigation involving train crashes (co-lead counsel in the the Chatsworth Metrolink disaster, the Glendale Metrolink crash, and the Placentia Metrolink collision), airplane disasters (Alaska Airlines Flight 261 and Singapore Airlines Flight 006 crashes), pharmaceuticals (Vioxx and diet drugs), and defective product cases (Welding Rods, DePuy ASR Hip Implant Litigation, and Toyota Unintended Acceleration cases.) He is currently handling numerous cases involving the Asiana Flight 261 plane crash as well as serving as Plaintiffs Co-lead Trial Counsel, representing over 7,000 clients in the Porter Ranch Gas Leak litigation. Mr. Panish has been recognized by numerous publications and organizations as being among the top trial lawyers in the country. Some of the honors he has received include the following:2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America2023 Leading Commercial Litigators – Daily Journal2022 Finalist for CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year2022 West Trailblazer – The American Lawyer2022 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2022 LA 500 – Los Angeles Business Journal2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America2022 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2022 Top 100 Lawyers – Los Angeles Business Journal2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers2022 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award in the area of Personal Injury2022 Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar – Law3602021 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Attorneys – Los Angeles Business Journal2021 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2021 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2021 LA 500 – Los Angeles Business Journal2021 Lawdragon Leading Lawyers in America2020 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2021 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Action – Plaintiffs – Los Angeles2020 Lawdragon Leading Lawyers in America2020 Plaintiffs Lawyer Trailblazer – National Law Journal2020 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2020 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers2019 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2019 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2019 Plaintiffs Lawyer Trailblazer – National Law Journal2019 Titan of the Plaintiffs Bar – Law3602019 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award in the area of Personal Injury2019 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs – Los Angeles2018 Finalist for CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year2018 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2018 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2018 Daniel O'Connell Award – by Irish American Bar Association-Los Angeles2018 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Aviation Law – Los Angeles2017 Top 100 Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2017 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2017 Civil Advocate Award – by the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel (ASCDC)2017 Finalist (2) for CAOC Consumer Attorney of the Year2016 Outstanding Litigator – by Southwestern Law School2016 Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2016 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation – Los Angeles2015 National Law Journal's Elite Trial Lawyers Hall of Fame2015 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Product Liability Litigation – Los Angeles2015 Top 25 Plaintiff Lawyers in California – Daily Journal2015 Robert E. Cartwright Sr. Award (given by the Consumer Attorneys of California in recognition of excellence in trial advocacy and dedication to teaching trial advocacy to fellow lawyers and to the public.)2014 Consumer Attorney of the Year – by the Consumer Attorneys of California2013 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY) Award in the area of Personal InjuryThe National Law Journal's 100 Most Influential Lawyers In AmericaDaily Journal's Top 100 Most Influential Attorneys in California2012 Top 20 Lawyers in California by The Recorder2010 Trial Lawyer of the Year by the California Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)2010 Champions of Justice award from Loyola Law School2010 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Product Liability Litigation – Los Angeles2009 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year – Personal Injury Litigation – Los Angeles1999 Trial Lawyer of the Year – by Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)Top 500 Attorneys and Litigators in the United States by LawdragonTop 10 Southern California Super Lawyers® (various years, including from 2009-2017)Listed in Best Lawyers® since 2001Listed in Southern California Super Lawyers® since 2004 In addition to his numerous honors, Mr. Panish currently serves as immediate past president of the prestigious Inner Circle of Advocates, comprised of 100 of the nation's top plaintiffs' lawyers. He is also a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers (including serving on the State Selection Committee), the International Society of Barristers, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), and was the 2011 President of the Los Angeles Chapter of ABOTA. He is a member of the American Bar Association (formerly a Litigation Section Board Member), the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (formerly on the Board of Governors), and the Consumer Attorneys of California (formerly on the Board of Governors). He also serves on the Best Lawyers® Board of Advisors. Mr. Panish received his law degree, with honors, from Southwestern Law School, and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Southwestern in 2011. He received his B.S. from California State University Fresno, where he was named Scholar Athlete, was the recipient of the Athletic Directors Award and was named an outstanding alumnus at the school's Centennial Celebration in 2010. Mr. Panish is licensed to practice in California, Nevada, and Texas. Submit our online contact form to request legal assistance with your claim. Verdicts and Settlements:The following is a list of just some of the landmark cases that Brian Panish has been involved in:$4.9 Billion – Anderson v. General Motors Corp.$3.3 Billion – LA County v. Tobacco Industry$58 Million – Griggs v. Caterpillar, et al.$55.4 Million – Lampe v. Continental General Tire$53.745 Million – Lennig v. CRST$46 Million – Lo v. Southern California Gas Company$39.5 Million – Freeman v. Board of the Trustees of the California State University$36.5 Million – Sheth v. Schneider National$34.5 Million – Casillas v. Landstar Ranger, Inc.$32.5 Million – Johnson/Allen/Cascio v. City of Beverly Hills$32 Million __ J.G. v. Tulare County Child Welfare Services$27 Million – Dominguez v. San Francisco$25.5 Million – Sherman v. Courrege$23.7 Million– Rojas v.Hajoca Corporation$23.5 Million – Lee v. Pupil Transportation Cooperative$22 Million – Pogosyan v. SCRTD$21 Million – Nelsen v. Hillyard, Inc., et al.$17.845 Million – Yoon v. United States$17. 4 Million – Sheaffer v. NuCO2$17 Million – Cuthberton v. LACMTA$15.75 Million – Doe v. Alaska Airlines$15.3 Million – Francisco v. AC Transit$15 Million – Tilton v. Southern California Gas & Electric$15 Million – Wu v. Singapore Airlines$14.5 Million — Montanez v. Sunrise Farms, LLC$11 Million – Witham v. Avjet$10.45 – Villamariona v. CBS$10 Million – Doe v. Alaska Airlines$9.5 Million – Ledesma v. Patel$9.3 Million – Cedillo v. The Efim Sobol Trust$8.3 Million – Kransky v. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.$8 Million – Rastello v. City of Torrance$7.5 Million – Rennie v. FedEx Brian Panish in the News: The following is a list of some of the articles in which Brian Panish is featured:What is the value of a poor man's life?Brian Panish addresses The Senate Judiciary CommitteeBrian Panish of Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP Top Vote Getter Among Southern California's Personal Injury Super LawyersFormer Fresno State footballer (Panish) gives generously to Dan Brown Legacy Fund – MedWatch Today, 9/2/10Brian Panish and the Toyota Recall – Press Release, 6/7/10Judge Agrees to Expand Plaintiffs Committees in Toyota MDL – The National Law Journal, 5/17/10Brian Panish Receives #3 Ranking in 2010 List of Top 10 Southern California Super Lawyers – Press Release, 2/2/10Personal Injury Litigators of 2010 – The National Law Journal, 2010 View PDF of ArticleBrian Panish and Kevin Boyle Talk About Their Numerous Wins in Air Disaster Cases – The National Law Journal, 2010 View PDF of ArticleThe Los Angeles Area's Best Lawyers 2006 Survey Results – West – Los Angeles Times Magazine, 11/12/06The Top 100: California's Leading Lawyers – The Daily Journal, 9/21/06Profiles in Power: The 100 Most Influential Lawyers in America – The National Law Journal, 6/19/06View PDF of ArticleLawyering Up Pellicano's Victims – Deadline Hollywood Daily, 3/9/06Does Brian Panish Ever Lose? – Super Lawyers Magazine, 2006The Plaintiffs' Hot List – The National Law Journal, 10/10/05View PDF of ArticleOne of America's Top Trial Lawyers Opens New Law Firm – Press Contact, 4/18/05Top 10 LA County Super Lawyers – Southern California Super Lawyers, 2/05A Report On The Lawsuit Industry In California 2005 – Trial Lawyers Inc., 2005Jury Trials in The US – Faculty of Law, University of Hong Kong, 10/11/04The Top 100 – The Daily Journal, 10/27/03Brian Panish Interview – California Civil Jury Instructions, 2003The Top 100…Reasons Why It's Good That Lawyers Have Power – The Daily Journal, 9/30/02The Top 100 – The Daily Journal, 10/29/01WINNING – Successful Strategies from 10 of the Nation's Leading Litigators – The National Law Journal, 2001The Top 100: California Law Business Ranks the State's Most Influential Attorneys for 2000 – The Daily Journal, 10/30/00The Top 100: California Law Business Ranks the State's Most Influential Attorneys for 1999 – The Daily Journal, 9/13/99To Panish, Client's Most Important – Verdicts & Settlements, 2/16/96Brian Panish named TLPJ's Trial Lawyer of the Year – TLPJ Foundation Letter, 8/6/90ATLA Meeting This Week in San Diego – California Law Business, 7/23/90LA's Top Attorneys & Law Firms – Angeleno MagazinePanish Leaves Greene Broillet For Own Firm – The Daily JournalPanish Among 500 Leading Lawyers – LawdragonPanish Among 500 Leading Litigators – Lawdragon
In Episode 49, Scott's topics include: AC Transit sets an end date for Line 78 to Seaplane Lagoon, EBMUD takes a major step to secure the island's water supply, the City Council is set to discuss tenants at Alameda Point, Alameda High triumphs in the Willie Stargell tournament, Alameda Unified School District's teacher of the year is right here on the island, and Dignity Village is set to open early next month. Plus, weekend events of interest.Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact • Facebook • Instagram • Mastodon • NextDoor •
An interview with Sal Llamas at AC Transit regarding their published analysis comparing Battery and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles.
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Over the past few years, there's been a huge upsurge in efforts to remove books about gender and race from libraries and schools, and in some cases even ban them from being sold to minors altogether. One of the books frequently targeted by these campaigns is “The 57 Bus,” which examines a 2013 incident involving a nonbinary teenager who was lit on fire by an Oakland High student while taking AC Transit home from school. The book was a bestseller and won critical acclaim for its nuanced portrayal of what it's like to be a young person who doesn't fit into “traditional” gender roles, as well as its critical look into the failings of America's criminal justice system, but now it's being illegitimately denounced as “pornographic” by parents parroting the talking points of conservative organizations like Moms for Liberty. In reality, there's nothing sexual in the book—they're simply scared of it. Besides book banning, there are hundreds of anti-LGBTQ laws being proposed across the country right now, not to mention rising cases of violent intimidation like the Proud Boys' disruption of a “Drag Queen Story Hour” event right here in the East Bay earlier this month. Amidst this reactionary backlash, I interviewed the author of “The 57 Bus,” Dashka Slater, a longtime Oakland resident and former East Bay Express staff writer. In this episode, we discuss the battle over controversial books, the political power of historical narratives, and, of course, the disturbing crime at the center of “The 57 Bus.” Listen now on Apple, SoundCloud, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts. To see images related to this story, visit: https://eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/theyre-scared-of-this-book/ East Bay Yesterday can't survive without your support. Please donate to keep this show alive: www.patreon.com/eastbayyesterday
Beer, wine and hard liquor will be offered again starting on February 16, the airline said in a news release. American Airlines is the only one of the four largest US carriers that has not resumed alcohol sales. On Southwest, non-alcoholic beverage service will also be expanded on February 16 to include options such as tonic water, Coke Zero and hot chocolate. The beverage service is available on flights of 176 miles or more. .VTA joins other Bay Area transit agencies adopting the new policy, including BART, AC Transit, Caltrain, Muni, SamTrans, SMART, and Golden Gate Transit. Workers at the Santa Clara County public transit agency will have 60 days to comply with the policy once it goes into effect, according to a company-wide memo issued earlier this week. Workers who don't receive a vaccination or religious or medical exemption within that time frame face termination See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Widespread outrage over video of border agent whipping Haitian immigrant attempting to cross Rio Grande into U.S. Thousands rally in Washington D.C. for March for immigration, care and climate. President Joe Biden speaks at United Nations General Assembly, calls for diplomacy and climate change action. California to accept +5,000 Afghan refugees, hundreds to arrive in Santa Clara County. East Bay lawmakers throw support behind legislation to protect abortion access pending in congress. Coup attempt in Sudan's fledgling democracy fails, supporters of ousted President arrested. AC Transit workers, bus drivers, demand hazard pay, enter negotiations with Alameda County. Photo is a screenshot of speakers at March for immigration, care and climate in Washington D.C. from United We Dream livestream. The post Widespread outrage over video of border agent whipping Haitian immigrant; Thousands rally in Washington D.C. for March for immigration, care and climate; East Bay lawmakers back federal legislation to protect abortion access appeared first on KPFA.
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This week we're joined by Robert del Rosario, Director of Service Development for AC Transit in Oakland California. Robert talks about agency coordination during the pandemic, what's needed to get riders coming back, and what sustainable revenue might look like going forward. Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire
Public transit ridership is slowly rising after the pandemic forced transit agencies to cut services. But few other agencies across the nation decreased service as much as Muni and BART, and San Francisco ridership was at 39 percent of pre-pandemic levels in May, according to a recent San Francisco Chronicle analysis. San Francisco is also experiencing tension between the Board of Supervisors and Mayor London Breed over a proposal to eliminate Muni fares for this summer. We'll check in with SFMTA, BART, AC Transit and VTA about their announced service increases, capacity requirements and plans to entice riders back. And we want to hear from you: What should these agencies prioritize as they re-expand services?
40% of people are considering quitting their jobs!AC Transit is going from 6 feet of social distancing to 3 feet!This is why there may be more Spare The Air alerts than ever this summer in the Bay Area.SF Ferry building Farmer's Market is going to start doing home delivery in the Bay Area!Car break-ins on the rise in SF as tourism returns!
AC Transit is going from 6 feet of social distancing to 3 feet. What do YOU think about that?
On this month's episode of the Railvolution podcast we're joined by Robert del Rosario, Director of Service Development for AC Transit in Oakland and the East Bay California. Robert talks about agency coordination during the pandemic, what's needed to get riders coming back, and what sustainable revenue might look like going forward.
In this episode of LIKEITORNOT host A-Hyp & co-host/engineer Baloogz are back at Post Office Studios, where they talk some hoop of course, like where, when and if Isaiah Thomas will sign somewhere, then there's the A-Hyp/Kyrie comparison but we veer off onto other things too such as Hall of Fame Tacoma Community College Coach Carl Howell being pissed C-DUB doesn't choose TCC, all the way to what the amazing soup from Infinite Soup hits like. We also talk a little new music from the region, Fast N' All from ENUMCLAW and the hopeful fact that we may get another PHONETAP 2 project from Swanks & UGLYFRANK. Not to mention the playlists on Apple Music that local Tacoma music guru Darryl Crews curated. We also talk about PNW and Lakewood OG Trussone's latest piece of work as well. Last but not least we get surprised by my Oakland patna Eee-Tree who hopped straight off the AC Transit bus to bring through Big Jermz of Minglewood brands, the only i502 distributors of recreational brands in Washington, they carry all star brands K-Savage, High Tide, Leaph and the Cookies brand umbrella which consists of not only Cookies but Runtz, The Lemonade, Minntz and Grand Florian Brands, so needless to say, we got taken care of and learned a few things too. We shut down this episode with the track DARK STOUT from Bear Bro off his new album 'STOP ASKING'. The beat was made by DJ QJ & Khris P. Thank you all for tuning in, we truly couldn't do it without any of you.
In this election edition of "Back on Track," Ken highlights the passage of the Peninsula's Measure RR, along with statewide Propositions, Board of Directors results from BART and AC Transit. Plus, transit headlines this week, which include fare collection beginning on AC Transit's Line 1T and the closure of Caltrain's weekend-only Atherton Station. "Back on Track," hosted by KZSU News Director Ken Der, takes a deeper look at how Bay Area transit agencies are recovering from the wide range of issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, Ken covers the Valley Transportation Authority's plans to build a bicycle superhighway between Santa Clara and North San Jose, the importance of Measure RR, and AC Transit's new mobile app that enables riders to use contactless fare payment. "Back on Track," hosted by KZSU News Director Ken Der, takes a deeper look at how Bay Area transit agencies are recovering from the wide range of issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This week, Ken has a roundup of the latest transit headlines from the Bay Area, including: fare collection and front door boarding resuming on AC Transit, along with the elimination of the paper BART-to-bus ticket; weekday access to Yerba Buena and Treasure Islands cut off; and construction beginning soon on the 19th Avenue BRT project in San Francisco. "Back on Track," hosted by KZSU News Director Ken Der, takes a deeper look at how Bay Area transit agencies are recovering from the wide range of issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is will be available at lovethylawyer.com.Go to Blog for transcript lists.Chris Peeples510.854.8856chris_peeples@yahoo.comFrom AC Transit:H. E. Christian Peeples was appointed by the AC Transit Board of Directors in November 1997 to fill one of the District’s two At Large positions and was elected in 1998 and re-elected in 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012. Director Peeples, a long time advocate for public transit, and AC Transit bus service in particular, has been actively involved in the AC Bus Riders Union, Alliance for AC Transit, Regional Alliance for Transit, Alliance for Sensible Transit, Coalition for A One Stop Terminal, and many other transit groups. He is also active in local community affairs, having served on the Oakland Ethics Commission and community and political bodies. In addition, he is active in the meetings of the Transportation Research Board (“TRB”), the branch of the National Academies involved in transportation research, and the American Public Transportation Association (“APTA”), transit’s national association. He is a strong supporter of AC Transit’s zero emission fuel cell bus program. Director Peeples is a graduate of Crown College, University of California at Santa Cruz and Hastings College of the Law.http://www.actransit.org/about-us/board-of-directors/he-christian-peeples/ Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090 Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, Oakland We'd love to hear from you. Send us an email at louisgoodman2010@gmail.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you’d like us to cover. Please rate us and review us on Apple Podcasts.
"You're going to be in a place in your career where you're going to need mentors. You're going to need trusted people that you can talk [to] about the aspects where you may not have the career strength." Michael Hursh, General Manager of AC Transit joins Transit Unplugged to provide us with an outlook on his career, experiences, and his role at AC Transit for the past five years. Michael provides an update on the impact COVID-19 has had on ridership in Alameda Contra Costa and what implications this has had on their funding and budgets. Michael Hursh has a maintenance background where he worked for three of the largest transit agencies in the Bay area before he began his tenure at AC Transit. Michael shares the value of learning from your peers and the insights that others in the industry can provide you, where you may not have the career strength or career background. He also provides advice for other Transit leaders on the importance of working closely with Board Members. Paul Comfort and Michael Hursh go on to discuss ZEBs and hydrogen fuels, with the California mandate to be 100% zero-emission by 2040. Michael shares a new comparable study that AC Transit has underway to evaluate performance metrics for diesel, hydrogen, and battery electric busses. If you want to know more about AC Transit, check out their website. Remember to check out transitunplugged.com to learn from top transit professionals and stay updated on all the latest industry trends.
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CALL IN 510-703-2870. We've officially hit the one-month mark of being stuck inside. And we're continuing our COVID playlist, which was too many songs to fit into yesterday. We have AC Transit news, town-hall info, and our regular info on local businesses and asks and offers.
Transit systems across the Bay Area are being hit hard by the Covid-19 outbreak. KCBS and Chronicle Insider Phil Matier talks about AC Transit which is now suspending fare collections for the remainder of the coronavirus pandemic.
In this episode of Researching Transit, Joanna Moody discusses the future of sustainable mobility, and her research exploring car pride. We focus our discussion on car pride, its implications for car dependence in rapidly urbanising cities, and what we can do to de-market the car or market more sustainable public transit alternatives. “[Car pride] is the attribution of social status and personal image to owning and using a car” Joanna’s recent research surveyed in two U.S. cities and internationally with a sample of 42,000 people across 51 countries to clearly understand whether the symbolic attachment of success to the car (car pride) causes people to purchase cars, or if their pride results from owning and using the car. She discusses examples from New York and Houston, where findings suggest that the relationship is cyclical: car pride predicts ownership, and those who own cars are more likely to use it and have their car pride reinforced. Internationally, she finds that car pride is highest in rapidly motorising countries with less developed car markets, such as in South East Asia and the Middle East. “[There is] a symbolic value of the car that encourages people to own and use cars beyond their ability to get you where you need to go.” The reinforcing cycle of car pride and use adds to the growing car dependence of rapidly motorising countries. Understanding the symbolic attachment assigned to car ownership and use may help stem ownership rates and the feedback loop it engenders with use. According to Dr Moody, providing high quality alternatives to the private car and finding a way to connect them to an individual on a symbolic and emotional level are essential. Taking away car ownership implies a penalty – therefore something needs to be offered in return. An implication for policy-making is the need for public transport rebranding that sells its attributes. These selling points vary depending on the target user, and include its social and time saving value, as well as sustainability benefits. “Couple service and fleet improvements with marketing to better connect to the things that local people care about” AC Transit in Berkeley, California recently introduced a fleet of battery-electric buses are an example of better branding of buses that could have the potential to elicit bus pride. Joanna emphasises that sustained efforts at selling the bus fleet’s sustainability advantage and delivering high quality service to match, is needed. She also talks about the success of London’s Mind the Gap campaign. This branding has opened up opportunities for revenue streams (merchandising) that helped overcome potential cost barriers for marketing and added to the available funding to reinvest in the quality of London’s transit network. Related publications Moody, J., and J. Zhao. (2019). Car pride and its bidirectional relation with car ownership: Case studies in New York City and Houston. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 124: 334-353 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2019.04.005) Moody, J. (2019). Measuring car pride and its implications for car ownership and use across individuals, cities, and countries. Doctoral Dissertation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Cambridge, MA. https://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/123232 MIT Energy Initiative. (2019). Insights into Future Mobility: A report from the Mobility of the Future study. MIT Energy Initiative: Cambridge, MA. https://energy.mit.edu/insightsintofuturemobility/ Find out more - Find out about Joanna’s publications and research: http://www.mit.edu/~jcmoody/ - Read more about research at MIT Energy Initiative’s Mobility Systems Center at http://mobilitysystemscenter.mit.edu/ Eudy, L. 2018, Image of California’s battery electric bus, [image]. https://www.metro-magazine.com/news/photos/730412/ac-transits-hydrogen-fuel-cell-bus-evaluation-surpasses-targets/68141. Music from this episode is from https://www.purple-planet.com
The coronavirus' effect on the elderly and AC Transit's response to the growing virus concern. Local people. Local stories. From the KCBS Radio Newsroom, this is "The All Local" for the morning of March 3, 2020.
SJFD and CHP investigating hazmat situation in San Jose, flu season to last longer than usual, the annual swim from Alcatraz Island to Aquatic Park, AC Transit charging riders more starting today, and a deadly Tesla crash sparks federal investigation. Local people. Local stories. From the KCBS Radio Newsroom, this is "The All Local" for the afternoon of Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
Jenny Odell wrote that her inspiration for “How to Do Nothing” was “grounded in a particular location, and that is the Morcom Amphitheater of Roses in Oakland, California.” Odell’s countless hours observing birds and other wildlife in this quiet neighborhood park led to the creation of her new book, which The New Yorker praised for “elegantly aligning the crisis in our natural world and the crisis in our minds.” For the first episode of East Bay Yesterday recorded in front of a live audience, I interviewed Jenny about how she challenges the “placelessness” that’s becoming ever more ubiquitous in our digital world. Honoring the book’s theme of “reconnecting with the world around us,” we discussed Chapel of the Chimes, the joys of AC Transit, Oakland’s oldest tree, and much more. [Big thank you to EM. Wolfman Bookstore for hosting and Katie McMurran for recording this conversation.] To see more information about this episode, visit: https://eastbayyesterday.com/episodes/eby-qa-live/ If you enjoy the episode, please support East Bay Yesterday: www.patreon.com/eastbayyesterday
AC Transit went above and beyond for Carolyn today!
California wants homelessness and transportation to get better, but isn't always willing to pay for it. That's why in San Francisco, we have our work cut out for us to pass local Prop C, which would tax businesses making over $50 million to provide a permanent funding source for supportive housing, mental health services and shelters. At the beginning of the program, Nick Kimura (Eviction Defense Collaborative/Yes on C) tells us about some of the unfunded programs Prop C could start back up, like the Moving On program, and Sam adds his take as an affordable housing developer. At 16:34, we talk to Adina Levin (Friends of Caltrain and a South Bay YIMBY) about No on 6, the fight to protect transportation funding against the Republicans' gas tax repeal measure. We go into what's at stake: important road repairs, Caltrain to downtown SF, longer BART trains, new AC Transit and Muni vehicles, bike/pedestrian improvements, and a regional means-based fare pilot. All these projects lose funding if Prop 6 passes, so find out what you can do! Lastly, at 27:27, YIMBY volunteer Scott Feeney introduces the nascent YIMBY Mobility, a caucus (or "club," we're not sure which) that recently mobilized for Janice Li/No on 6 on the west side and has a District 2 mobilization coming up. YIMBY endorsements for November 6th Share the YIMBY endorsements with your friends using VoterCircle! Prop C: Our City, Our Home No on Prop 6 statewide campaign In San Mateo County, Adina recommends Measure W Saturday's YIMBY Mobility action for Nick and Janice
WHAT'S GOOD IN THE BAY!Checkout other content from the Sana G Morning Show:Sanacast Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-Sana-G-Morning-Show-25095719/episodes/Sana G Morning Show ON DEMAND Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-Sana-G-Morning-Show-25095719/episodes/Blog: http://kmel.iheart.com/featured/the-sana-g-morning-show/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KMELtv?sub_confirmation=1
WHAT'S GOOD IN THE BAY!Checkout other content from the Sana G Morning Show:Sanacast Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-Sana-G-Morning-Show-25095719/episodes/Sana G Morning Show ON DEMAND Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/139-Sana-G-Morning-Show-25095719/episodes/Blog: http://kmel.iheart.com/featured/the-sana-g-morning-show/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/KMELtv?sub_confirmation=1
After a brief vacation, I'm back with an extended edition of Steve Tavares Is Angry. With the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee set to bestow its backing for a large number of East Bay candidates on Sept. 15, I take a look at some of the possible storylines that may arise from over the weekend. Later I take you on voyage back to 2012 to remind you of the worst person in East Bay politics--AC Transit at-large board member Joel Young. In the hot seat, I welcome Oakland mayoral candidate Pamela Price to the podcast. You will find her take on how the central committee does its business quite fascinating.
Stephanie Woodward at recent protests of proposed Trump Care. Photos courtesy of TheMighty.com Trump has something special in mind for poor people and the disability community as he moves into the Federal budget season with a tax reform agenda. Cuts! We're not talking about the paring knife slices you usually notice over time. It's bayonets, weed wackers, bulldozers and tanks — that kind of cuts. What cuts Trump can get from his right wing, but fractured, majority in the legislature is an open question. But, we need to know what he plans for the disability community and who is making plans to stand up to him. We talk to Lindsay Baran, policy analyst with the National Council on Independent Living in Washington, D.C., for the answers. With thoughts about AC Transit, the Alameda County bus system, from Josh Elwood. Produced and hosted by Mark Romoser and Sheela Gunn-Cushman. The post 2018 Federal Budget: Lindsay Baran appeared first on KPFA.
Stephanie Woodward at recent protests of proposed Trump Care. Photo courtesy of TheMighty.com Photo courtesy of TheMighty.com Trump has something special in mind for poor people and the disability community as he moves into the Federal budget season with a tax reform agenda. Cuts! We're not talking about the paring knife slices you usually notice over time. It's bayonets, weed wackers, bulldozers and tanks — that kind of cuts. What cuts Trump can get from his right wing, but fractured, majority in the legislature is an open question. But, we need to know what he plans for the disability community and who is making plans to stand up to him. We talk to Lindsay Baran, policy analyst with the National Council on Independent Living in Washington, D.C., for the answers. With thoughts about AC Transit, the Alameda County bus system, from Josh Elwood. Produced and hosted by Mark Romoser and Sheela Gunn-Cushman. The post Upcoming Federal Budget: Lindsay Baran appeared first on KPFA.
Forum for AC Transit At-Large Director, Saturday, October 15 Berkeley Chinese Community Church, 2117 Acton St., Berkeley, CA 94702 Co-sponsored with LWVBAE AC Transit At-Large Director candidates: Dollene Jones and Chris Peeples
AC Transit Measure C1, Saturday, October 15 Berkeley Chinese Community Church, 2117 Acton St., Berkeley, CA 94702 Co-sponsored with LWVBAE
Forum for AC Transit Director At Large, Thursday, September 29 AC Transit District At-Large Director candidates: Chris Peeples and Dollene Jones Note: For Additional audio of At-Large race, see October 15!
Forum for AC Transit District Director Ward 2, Monday, September 19 AC Transit District Ward 2 Director candidates: Greg Harper and Russ Tilleman
Forum for AC Transit Director At-Large, Monday, September 19 AC Transit District At-Large Director candidates: Chris Peeples and Dollene Jones Note: For Additional audio of At-Large race, see October 15!
The riders of AC Transit, a soup kitchen in San Francisco that offers quality Indian fare, a real-life Rosie the Riveter, and local musician Tom Rhodes.
Top 25 Green Tech Innovators Series: AC Transit The public bus goes green with AC Transit. Guests: Jaimie Levin, Director of Alternative Fules for AC Transit, and Doug Byrne, engineer for AC Transit Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford We invite you to read, add to, and amend our show notes at wiki.twit.tv. Thanks to Cachefly for the bandwidth for this show.
Top 25 Green Tech Innovators Series: AC Transit The public bus goes green with AC Transit. Guests: Jaimie Levin, Director of Alternative Fules for AC Transit, and Doug Byrne, engineer for AC Transit Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford We invite you to read, add to, and amend our show notes at wiki.twit.tv. Thanks to Cachefly for the bandwidth for this show.
Top 25 Green Tech Innovators Series: AC Transit The public bus goes green with AC Transit. Guests: Jaimie Levin, Director of Alternative Fules for AC Transit, and Doug Byrne, engineer for AC Transit Host: Dr. Kiki Sanford We invite you to read, add to, and amend our show notes at wiki.twit.tv. Thanks to Cachefly for the bandwidth for this show.
We have two prerecorded interviews this morning, the first is with Melba Moore, who is bringing her one woman show, "Still Standing" to the Black Rep this weekend, April 30 to May 2, 2010. For information call: (925) 812-2787, (510) 652-2120 or www.BLACKREPERTORYGROUP.COM, and www.melbamoore.com. To see a promotional video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SATYk0FUXwQ The second interview is with Alameda Supervisor Keith Carson who hosts: "African American Organizations Making Connections" this weekend, Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:15-2 PM at Merritt College at the Huey Newton-Bobby Seale Conference Room, 12500 Campus Dr., Oakland, CA. There is free parking. AC Transit stops right in front of the campus. Oh, there will be free light refreshments. For information call (510) 271-5151 or visit www.acgov.org/board/district5/makingconnections.htm
This week Pushing Limits investigates AC Transit's new buses and their difficulties for riders, disabled and non-disabled alike. Also, some important information about MediCal. The post Pushing Limits – March 21, 2004 appeared first on KPFA.