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History, technology inspire students aboard aircraft carrier

Information: 03 September 2011 elena Print Email

Young students from a local school attending an educational program on board the USS Hornet in Alameda. The ship participated in World War II, the Vietnam War, and the first moon missions. It is one of the most decorated ships of the US Navy. The ship was under air attack 59 times but was never seriously damaged.

The USS Hornet Museum in Alameda is a historical treasure that has evolved into a hands-on learning place where students learn about history, science, technology and math. Among the educational programs offered at the war veteran aircraft carrier is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), which provides the opportunity for local schools to not only experience history firsthand, but also learn how science, math and technology all play a vital role in the day-to-day activities aboard the massive ship.

The dream that got away

Information: 12 August 2011 Michael Lawson y Kat Aaron/Allen Meyer, New America Media Print Email

Despite more than 15 years of commitments to the American dream, almost all of the gains in homeownership made since Clinton launched his plan have been erased. Nearly a quarter of Americans owed more on their homes than they were worth in the first quarter of 2011. For underwater borrowers, their homes are not building household wealth, but draining it. Fewer Americans own homes now than in 1998.

Synopsis: Since 1995, the federal government has spent nearly $40 billion and provided trillions of dollars worth of insurance guarantees to lenders to promote homeownership, especially among communities of color. The infusion of money boosted homeownership rates slightly over the decades, but the ongoing national foreclosure crisis is wiping out all of those gains.

Timeline of homeownership promotion ---

1995
President Bill Clinton's National Homeownership Strategy aimed to create 8 million new homeowners by 2000 through an "unprecedented collaboration of private and public housing industry

El sueño que se fue

Information: 12 August 2011 Michael Lawson y Kat Aaron/Allen Meyer, New America Media Print Email

Datos reportan que casi una cuarta parte de los estadounidenses deben más en sus préstamos hipotecarios de lo que sus casas valían en el primer trimestre del 2011. Para los prestamistas que se encuentran debajo del agua, sus viviendas no están generando riqueza, más bien es una fuga (de riqueza). Menos estadounidenses son dueños de casa ahora que en 1998.

Seguimiento a la tendencia de promover que la gente sea dueña de su propia casa ---

Sinopsis: Desde 1995 el gobierno federal ha gastado cerca de $40 mil millones de dólares y facilitado trillones de dólares en valor en garantías de seguros a los prestamistas, a fin de promover que la gente sea dueña de su propia casa, especialmente en las comunidades de color. A través de las décadas, la inyección de dinero incrementó ligeramente los índices del número de dueños de casa, pero la crisis de embargos a nivel nacional está mermando todo lo anteriormente ganado.

Help wanted

Information: 11 August 2011 elena Print Email

“The police want to do a better job and we have tried to convince the people that they have to cooperate with the police - it is the only way to solve the crimes,” says Councilmember Ignacio de la Fuente

Oakland police recognize public’s help ---

Oakland police issued a news announcement last week that provided a few recent examples of Oakland residents taking action to help police arrest criminals. Getting residents to cooperate with police is a central goal and challenge of Oakland police and every police department in the nation.

Recent killings and shootings in Oakland’s Fruitvale district motivated business owners to increase their efforts to work with each other and with Oakland police. The shooting death of merchant Jesus

Diverse music and food to draw crowd to Art & Soul festival

Information: 10 August 2011 elena Print Email

Carne Cruda is a highly entertaining and innovative band that blends surf music cumbia, son with soca, and traditional with indie, all performed in both Spanish and English.

One of the Bay Area’s largest and most popular festivals is again set to draw thousands of people to downtown Oakland. Scheduled for August 20 & 21, the 11th Annual Art & Soul Festival will feature music, art and food reflecting the rich cultural diversity of the Oakland area.

Last year more than 60,000 people attended the event, which this year will feature more than 150 artisans and the largest Family Fun Zone of any festival in the Bay Area.

Salsa, rock, rock en español, cumbia, and jazz musicians will entertain the crowds. Several Latino musicians are among the most anticipated performers at the festival.

Se necesita ayuda

Information: 10 August 2011 elena Print Email

La policía de Oakland ha reconocido recientes ejemplos de residentes tomando acción al ayudar a la policía con el arresto de criminales. Sin embargo, es necesaria más ayuda, en los casos de homicidio, los cuales están ocurriendo a un índice mucho más alto que el del año pasado.

La Policía de Oakland reconoce la ayuda del público ---

La policía de Oakland hizo un anuncio público la semana pasada proporcionando algunos ejemplos recientes de residentes de Oakland tomando acción para ayudar a la policía en el arresto de criminales. Contar con la ayuda de los residentes en cooperación con la policía es un objetivo central y un reto para cada departamento de policía en la nación.

Recientes asesinatos y tiroteos en el distrito de Fruitvale en Oakland motivó a los dueños de negocios a incrementar sus esfuerzos para trabajar unos con otros y con la policía de