EdSource Podcast: Pandemic puts school accountability in limbo
April 30, 2021 – Managing Attorney John Affeldt was interviewed on EdSource’s “This Week in California Education” podcast. The interview explores the California School [...]
Cal Matters: The wires may be there, but the dollars aren’t: Analysis shows why millions of California students lack broadband
April 28, 2021 – Jackie Botts and Ricardo Cano of CalMatters explore the digital divide faced by California students. Deputy Managing Attorney Angelica Jongco is quoted: “For the pandemic [...]
Reflections on the Chauvin Verdict by Public Advocates President & CEO
By Guillermo Mayer – When the Chauvin verdict was announced on Tuesday, my immediate thoughts were with the family of George Floyd whose members have carried an unspeakable burden for the [...]
The Athletic: The A’s believe their Howard Terminal ballpark project is eco-conscious. Environmental groups are skeptical
The A’s believe their Howard Terminal ballpark project is eco-conscious. Environmental groups are skeptical By Steve Berman and Alex Coffey, April 5, 2021 Last August, shortly after the A’s filed [...]
East Bay Times: Oakland tenants sue over alleged ‘atrocious’ living conditions
April, 9 2021 – Marisa Kendall of the East Bay Times covers our lawsuit on behalf of tenants in East Oakland. Staff Attorney Ruby Acevedo is quoted in the story. “He has willingly violated these [...]
KPFA: Tenants file lawsuit against Oakland landlord
April 5, 2021 – Jay Summers of KPFA covers our lawsuit on behalf of tenants in East Oakland. Staff Attorney Ruby Acevedo is featured in the story. Click here to listen to the story and here to [...]
KQED: Oakland tenants file lawsuit against landlord
April 6, 2021 – Emily Hung of KQED covers our lawsuit on behalf of tenants in East Oakland. Public Advocates is mentioned in the story. Click here to listen to the story and here to learn [...]
Oaklandside: Fruitvale renters sue landlord over ‘atrocious’ mold, rats, and broken faucets
April 5, 2021 – Natalie Orenstein of Oaklandside covers our lawsuit on behalf of tenants in East Oakland. Public Advocates is mentioned in the story. Click here to read the story and [...]
Telemundo: Inquilinos denuncian vivir infestados de ratas y cucarachas en edificio en Oakland
April 5, 2021 – Telemundo 48 covers our lawsuit on behalf of tenants in East Oakland. Staff Attorney Ruby Acevedo is featured in the story: “Cuando los abogados piden que se compongan cosas, el [...]
