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$29 Dental Cleaning all proceeds goes to your favorite Charity (hayward / castro valley)

2009-11-16T15:44:04-08:00

From November 1st - December 1st we offer a completely complementary dental examination and a full cleaning for only $ 29.

I will even give that same $ 29 to your favorite charity or church.

Non profit organizations such as churches, boy scouts, cancer preventions center, human rights organization are some of the first to feel the money pinch, as government corporations and private people such as you and me are short of money and thus give less.

Yet, those organizations are vital to our survival.

Call (510)582-8727 and mention this offer!

Gary Fong, DDS
22551 Second St. Ste. 265 Hayward, CA 94541
(510)582-8727
www.FongSmiles.com

The current economy is not easy on any of us, and I have noticed way too many people holding off their very, very basic dental care.

As a dentist I am in the business of preventing problems with teeth not to fix large problems when they arrive. Contrary to many patients� belief a dentist is NOT happy if he can charge large sums of money because of large dental problems. At least I am not. I would rather fix many small problems and keep the patients smiling and save money as well.

You probably have heard about the news on radio, TV and the papers that medical experts estimate huge lingering health crises to happen because people stop �or at least drastically delay basic health care during those bad economical times.

I hope I can help out a bit, by giving you this examination and dental cleaning for $ 29 (regular $ 240) and by forwarding this money to your church or favorite charity.

Please forward this e-mail to any one you feel has neglected his basic dental care due to economical difficulties. Your church or charity leaders might know many a parishioners who could need such an offer.
Don�t you think so (first name or last email)?

Call (510)582-8727 and mention this offer!

Gary Fong, DDS
22551 Second St. Ste. 265 Hayward, CA 94541
(510)582-8727
www.FongSmiles.com

PS: WIN A COMPUTER______________________
Please also look forward to our "Good Deed Contest" where we will be giving away a computer at the end of January, 2010.
For more info go to: www.FongSmiles.com

Again, please forward this e-mail to any one you feel has neglected his basic dental care due to economical difficulties. Your church or charity leaders might know many a parishioners who could need such an offer.

Did you know that all � absolutely all - dental problems can be prevented and thousands of dollars can be saved that way? Never mind the pain and loss of self-confidence when your smile is not all it can be!

So, let�s get you, or someone you love, smiling again.

Call (510)582-8727 and mention this offer!

Gary Fong, DDS
22551 Second St. Ste. 265 Hayward, CA 94541
(510)582-8727
www.FongSmiles.com

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Laid off??? FREE "Jobless Survival Guide Book"

2009-11-16T14:32:16-08:00

If you are the recent victim of a layoff, downsizing or RIF you are faced with BIG CHANGES and need to make smart financial decisions. Looking for new employment leaves little time to contemplate or deal with the unexpected loss of income and loss of important group insurance benefits. While career transition or job placement services can prepare you for new employment, they do not provide the expertise AS THIS GUIDE DOES, to deal with these and other critically important issues and needs.

"Download your free copy now!"

LEARN HOW TO SURVIVE THIS ECONOMY WHILE YOU ARE BETWEEN JOBS

This 30-Page Booklet provides important information to help you avoid financial mistakes, tax problems or even bankruptcy that others have incurred after the loss of employment. Included are all your options and best ways to handle lost company group insurance benefits including health, life, disability, dental and eye care along with your best 401(k)/pension retirement plan options. Another section includes extensive information on budgeting and cost saving strategies including the single best-recommended method for paying off credit card debt. Find out how you can tap your 401k for emergency funds penalty free. Also learn the best and lowest cost methods to replace lost company group life and health benefits and much, much, more..

"Download your free copy now!"

You don't know how to say anything to a woman. (richmond / point / annex)

2009-11-16T09:04:28-08:00

Woman you are not intelligent the driver of a silver honda-you look good to that light skinned niger
in exchange for some pussy-the turth is being set free for all women-hispanic men attracted to black women for the pussy-that is what nigers all over had to say

Light skin women according to Phillip Rogers had him selling dope to survive-he regrets all the mess he made-How dare you ugly women point the finger-you all are no better than those gorilla ass women who work at Ashley Stewart

License Plate No 5xiJ437 or 5xig437 driver of a silver honda
Your not the white woman that a ethnic woman would know
First of all we have never met
You get out of your car with a light skinned niger
and you point at a ethnic woman for what
and telling a niger that is why "____________she should not be a mother"
I rebuke you devil in the name of Jesus
Neither you or that niger is not someone that we should know
and neither should you know the ethnic woman's name
Your not someone who was in the beginning of there life
you are a ignorant spectator and the niger thought you as a white woman was cold

Biracial couples black women with hispanic men-no one or two black women have to do the same thing
You are uncomfortable with the hispanic man who gave you three children - you all up in JCPenny's stealing in the dressing room- and uncomfortable that you start talking about other black women-saying it is because "You don't know how to say nothing to a man"

You don't say nothing that is why you is sucking his dick for free and stealing to survive because you can not get a job-You hate you-poor thing

Like we said it was the police idea

Forage Berkeley (berkeley)

2009-11-15T16:09:38-08:00

Fruit Tree Project

Greetings! We are trying to use the internet to connect people to their local food systems. Forage Berkeley is an online map that you can use to find public fruit trees or to share trees you know about whose fruit would otherwise go to waste. Whether you are an active urban forager or just dabbling in the culture please visit

http://forageberkeley.blogspot.com/

Thanks and happy foraging!

ATTN: PUBLIC NOTICE !!!!!!!!!! (oakland piedmont / montclair)

2009-11-15T15:14:32-08:00

We are seeking paying classified advertisers for the all new Eastbay Gazette Publication for the Montclair, Piedmont, Oakland Hiller Highlands and eastbay areas. For more information
http://eastbaygazette.org/

Fundraiser for after aschool program (berkeley)

2009-11-15T10:38:28-08:00

On December 13th @ 4:00 Youth In Motion will be showcasing the staged play "Sparkle" from the 1976 motion picture as a fundraiser
at the Black Repertory Theater.

Tickets $20 and Booths $50

All Proceeds will benefit the Youth In Motion after-school program
For more information on tickets sales and booth rental call (510)-395-5750

Program description:

Youth In Motion is a group of youth from all over the Bay Area who operate an after school tutorial center in Oakland, Ca. We focus on educating our peers by offering skill training, after school homework assistance, annual community events such as block parties, food, and clothes drives as well as peer to peer group counseling sessions.

FREE block sale / BBQ (fremont / union city / newark)

2009-11-15T08:14:38-08:00

Pebble creek communities is having its FIRST Annual BLock sale/bbq
come out for some shopping, and a chance to view our beautiful homes.
and while your here enjoy some delicious food. All for free..

Pebble Creek communities
40777 high st.
Fremont, Ca 94538

Block sale: 8:00am - 4:00pm
BQQ: 12:00pm-3:00pm

Danville Chocolates 175 E Prospect opening november 21st-come indulge (danville / san ramon)

2009-11-14T16:22:53-08:00

danville chocolate 175 E Prospect open november 21st-come indulge

Alameda Recall (alameda)

2009-11-13T15:49:51-08:00

S.E.R.V.E. Alameda
P.O. Box 6144
Alameda, CA 94501

www.servealameda.org
servealameda@gmail.com

Alameda Parents for the Recall of
Jensen, Mooney & Tam

The Recall of three board members from the Alameda Unified School District, who failed to represent the entire community, in the City of Alameda, is ongoing. In blatant disregard for the majority of citizen's concerns, these three board members, Tracy Jensen, Ronald Mooney & Nielsen Tam adopted what should have been an anti-bullying curriculum (but wasn't) and which also should have covered ALL protected groups under California law, (race, national origin, religion, disability, gender...etc.) but, in their decision on May 26th of this year, refused. Instead, they voted to adopt what parents agree is indoctrination of the homosexual lifestyle on our children as young as six years old. This is irresponsible and unacceptable. If anti-bullying was the true premise of the adoption of this controversial curriculum, it would have actually dealt with bullying AND covered ALL protected groups, EQUALLY, EXPLICITY, FAIRLY, and with PROPER REPRESENTATION. Did that happen? No! Parents should have the right to maintain their own values and beliefs with their children WITHOUT interference from the school district, pressured by a special interest group's political propaganda and insatiable need for acceptance.

In order to mislead the public, this special interest group resorts to frequent name-calling and inflammatory language as a smoke-screen to conceal the truth. The fact of the matter is, it's about parents' rights! What's interesting is, those who so vehemently demand tolerance, acceptance and equality, toward their way of life are the same that can be found very intolerant of views that differ from their own. They continue to employ tactics that discredit and intimidate the public in an attempt to silence anyone who does not favor their lifestyle.

Signatures are all confidential and will not be made public. Petitions will be turned in on December 29th, 09. You must be a registered voter currently living in the City of Alameda. Our next signature gathering opportunity will be this Saturday. We will also have petitions available for those who seek to circulate. In addition, if you know of anyone who has not signed, who would like to, please go to our website for details: www.servealameda.org.

Our best to you, and thank you in advance for your support,

Alameda Parents for the Recall of
Jensen, Mooney & Tam
www.servealameda.org
servealameda@gmail.com

CODY - IS HE NOT GUILTY? Richmond Rape/Homecoming friend speaks out...

2009-11-13T11:16:35-08:00

CODY - IS HE NOT GUILTY? Richmond Rape/Homecoming friend speaks out...
"I know Cody Ray Smith. It dosen't make sense, if he is a virgin
that for his first time in his life would be {gang rape?}
I want to know what others think....DOES THIS MAKE SENSE?

REWARD (fremont / union city / newark)

2009-11-12T23:22:44-08:00

My brown airostar has been stolen off stevenson on gardino street im putting out a reward for the safe return of my van and my backpac containing all my school books and notes that are priceless no questions asked there was also a battery thats important to me in there along with numerous personal items keep the ipod and other stuff just looking for my school stuff and would appreciate my mechanics eqipment left in tact

Bayliner Owners Group Blog ( East Bay)

2009-11-12T23:18:17-08:00

Your Blog about a Michael Escobosa !! I was on site when his boat hit the underwater piling hazard just inside big break he was only moving at 5 mph not as you stated Was a Lie !!

user ID : Wildman and ThomRose you have no facts in the case, the piling Mr Escobosa Hit was not on any nautical chart maps , we have had 3 other people that hit the same

underwater hazard. I find people like you a joke you have no facts in the case however want to Ramble on like a man with a paper A hole in a forest fire .....

Please get your facts straight before you post comments It makes your group look stupid . If you want to meet with Mr Escobosa he can explain in detail how 3 boaters were almost killed

at the location in question . If you have any other questions feel free to step up to the plate and be a man don't hide behind your computers children . Mr Escobosa has already done so .

trying to make a change for any further injuries and or deaths if you do your home work on Aug 7th 2008 two men thrown threw the windshield of their Boat and almost died the again just a few

months later another then just after Mr Escobosa hit the same exact hazard and wrote the County and Owners of the Property a 20 Yr Boater from the area in a 35 foot Owens hit in the same spot

It is not on any charts So how does it feel to be uninformed and shooting your mouth off , Take your Family to the area Karma's a real bitch !! Bayliner Owners Group !!

Kind Of Funny Mr Escobosa was called by the State of California as a witness on the matter as a expert witness Umm That's Odd Get a grip Children

complementary dental examination and a full cleaning for only $ 29 (hayward / castro valley)

2009-11-12T16:33:11-08:00

From November 1st - December 1st we offer a completely complementary dental examination and a full cleaning for only $ 29.

I will even give that same $ 29 to your favorite charity or church.

Yet, those organizations are vital to our survival.

Call (510)582-8727 and mention this offer!

Gary Fong, DDS
22551 Second St. Ste. 265 Hayward, CA 94541
(510)582-8727
www.FongSmiles.com

The current economy is not easy on any of us, and I have noticed way too many people holding off their very, very basic dental care.

I hope I can help out a bit, by giving you this examination and dental cleaning for $ 29 (regular $ 240) and by forwarding this money to your church or favorite charity.

Call (510)582-8727 and mention this offer!

Gary Fong, DDS
22551 Second St. Ste. 265 Hayward, CA 94541
(510)582-8727
www.FongSmiles.com

So, let�s get you, or someone you love, smiling again.

Call (510)582-8727 and mention this offer!

Gary Fong, DDS
22551 Second St. Ste. 265 Hayward, CA 94541
(510)582-8727
www.FongSmiles.com

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PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES POISIONED (N. Cal)

2009-11-12T12:13:31-08:00

There correct, and thank you for the post, please use water filteration systems that remove flouride in your water and you can also clean and charge water with orgonite.

orgoniteinfo.com

Safeway Store expansion. (oakland rockridge / claremont)

2009-11-12T12:07:30-08:00

Any one want to place a bet that the leed certifide remodel /expansion store is going to have many toxic mercury fillament UV lights still inside? youtube search term: dirty electricity part 1 and 2.

LOL

Looking for work??? Check us out!!! (albany / el cerrito)

2009-11-12T11:12:09-08:00

TAX PREPARER **FREE TAX SCHOOL!!!**

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO TAKE THE CLASS...

Upcoming classes:

8 Week Session, Nov. 9th - Dec. 30th (Mon & Wed) or (Tues & Thurs.) 5pm-9pm

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Interviews upon completion of tax class, we hire for every position from graduates of course.

Earn extra income after taking course.

Small fee for books.

Flexible schedules, convenient location.

Classes starting soon!!!

Call Today! (510) 235-2111 or email me for more information at LibertyTax2009@yahoo.com

Liberty Tax Service

Liberty Tax Service has been approved by the California Tax Education council to offer Liberty Tax School (CTEC Course #2097-QE-0001), which will fulfill the 60-hour �qualifying education� requirement imposed by the State of California to become a tax

Come support your new farmers market at Stoneridge Mall, Pleasanton! (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)

2009-11-12T09:51:02-08:00

Come out to support your new local farmers market in Pleasanton!!!

Every Friday from 11 to 5 and every Sunday from 10 to 4 you can find an array of hot food vendors, local honey and olive oil, fruit and vegetables and an Irish fusion bakery (www.gmmebakery.com) along with many other unique and delicious items.

The Island Earth Farmers Market is at the Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton, in the parking lot by Macy's...come find the tents and shop local to support your local artisans and vendors!

***You can also pre-order baked goods for pick up at the market from www.gmmebakery.com***

$1 coupons are also available from the market manager to use with any vendor!

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BERT AGRELA RINGTONE

2009-11-11T21:46:30-08:00

DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE BERT AGRELA RINGTONE

http://download.whistleblowerbert.com
http://cid-3f19784e00102483.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public

We gifted it.

2009-11-11T19:31:52-08:00

Were not sure what that thing was but we gifted it, and were pretty sure glad we did.

Ctbusters.com

~full story here~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYzdAXDd9M8

thank you ctbusters!

Please Sign Police Reform and Misconduct Petition, Please Pass Along

2009-11-11T16:22:25-08:00

DANGER: POLICE RAPE/BRUTALITY CAN HAPPEN IN YOUR TOWN.

Bert Agrela is the guy whose wife was raped by a Federal Agent.
He was assaulted and hospitalized for reporting the incident to the local SF FBI Office.

Listen to this Lawyer Conference on YouTube:
www.whistleblowerbert.com
http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=62478B175979029B

Please Sign Police Reform and Misconduct Petition, Please Pass Along:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/573467978

November is American Diabetes Month (Alameda County)

2009-11-11T13:34:11-08:00

November is American Diabetes Month, a time to communicate the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetes prevention, education and control.

This year, the organization is taking a bolder, more audacious approach.
With nearly 100,000 plus residents of Alameda County, part of 24 million people living with diabetes in the US, and an additional 57 million Americans at risk, simple awareness will no longer sufficient.
One out of every three children born today will face a future with diabetes if current trends continue. Diabetes is not merely a condition. It is an epidemic disease.

Drastic action is needed, and a new hope is required.
This November join the Diabetes Education Center that officially launching local movement to Stop Diabetes.

Help us confront it, fight it, and most importantly, stop it.

http://www.caldiabetes.org/profiles_display.cfm?FontSize=XLarge&;ProfilesID=379&cameFromSearch=yes"

Spot Light (fremont / union city / newark)

2009-11-11T11:30:58-08:00

Foreign Women shooping in children stores and HIV infected women hollered about the how they contracted HIV

"They gave up the Pussy"

What do the next woman care-so continue to look vicious-

All of you HIV women tell your Indian husbands-SO why say "She should not Live Here"

You all should not have come here and continued to live here because you allinfected our people from the white on down to African American

No school today(wed) go play pinball

2009-11-11T09:21:54-08:00

In El Cerrito there is a place called Playland Not At The Beach. WOW, they have pinball machines galoore to play and all kinds of cool stuff to look at from way back when.......You pay $10.00 for your child and $15.00 for yourself and you can play the whole time they are open today or on Sat. and Sun. from 10 to 5 p.m.............You gotta go there. It is such a fun play to go to with or without kids. They even do special events and parties. You can find out more by going to there websight..........Playland not at the beach...............Nana

Dive bar reviews!?!?!?!?! (East Bay)

2009-11-10T15:31:47-08:00

Check it out local bar reviews.. What you need to know East Bay!!!!!!!

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-29098-Oakland-Dive-Bars-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Ruby-room-precious-jem-or-costume-jewelry

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLIES POISIONED (N. Cal)

2009-11-10T14:34:07-08:00

Caution to anyone who drinks water!!! The government has led you to belive that Flouride prevents tooth decay but it does no good for your teeth and actually causes a lower I.Q. and can cause cancer. All of the studies have shown that even in the smallest doses, sodium flouride causes a decrease in brain function and renders you to be more easily controlled. Sodium Flouride is the main ingredient in anti- depressents, as well as rat poision. showing its ability to cause you to be more docile. IVESTIGATE IT FOR YOURSELF, Buy non-flouiinated toothpaste and drink only clean water. Stop the control the government has on us and our children. We need to be informed and healthy.Wake up America, stop the control.

$5 Thriving Ink Customs tees! (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)

2009-11-10T14:05:39-08:00

Our Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printer is back from being repaired, and we're ready to print custom tees!

Thriving Ink & Co. has one of the only DTG printers in the Bay Area. This technology allows us to help you make a completely custom tee with no restrictions of quantity or colors. And our custom tees are softer than ever, with no stiffness where the ink is printed.

***Celebrate with $5 off your first DTG order ***

ORDERING A CUSTOM TEE:
-Bring in the file you want printed on a flash drive or cd or e-mail. Art file must be sized to desired print size, otherwise we cannot guarantee the quality of print. Maximum print area is 16 inches x 20 inches. Files accepted: .jpg, .psd, .tiff, .ai
-Choose your blank American Apparel tee - always stocked at the shop. Note we can only print on light colored tees at this time.
-Fill out the order form. If you are phoning in your order we can do this for you.
Pick up your t-shirt hot-off-the-press the next day. (Custom tees usually printed in 24 hours, but time is subject to workload). -Rush service available at an extra charge.

QUESTIONS? Do not hesitate to e-mail mattd@thrivingink.com or call (925) 484-1993.

Don't live in Pleasanton? E-mail us what you want and we will ship it!

All custom tees starting at $25!

AC TRANSIT CUTS BACK ROUTES (berkeley)

2009-11-10T09:43:16-08:00

Remember the route changes and reductions that were supposed to take place that didint? Well they did regarding the 1 bus line that runs on telegraph in berkeley on the weekends. Probably not every hour but mostly twards the early evening and evening times it runs on average of 1 and half times per hour. I wanted to inform the general public becuase if you have plans and need to get somewhere you may be in for a longer wait than posted at the bus stop and or expected. Since transit hasnt ammended or changed thier schedules on the sign i thought i would post it it for ya.

Do you know of other routes in the bay area that have been reduced here and there? Please post it and let the community know for better efficiency.

Thank you

People need to know about Marcus "Skittles" Walsh (vallejo / benicia)

2009-11-10T08:56:13-08:00

If you've ever been to Vallejo or seen Channel 44 commercials than you know who "Skittles" is. Here are some videos we have to remember him by. He was a local resident and brought so much joy to our town through his dance. We lost a rare gem this past week. He was murdered in Vallejo near the Omega Boys and Girl's Club. His ipod was stolen and his body was thrown in a dumpster. A very senseless way for us to lose him.

Here are some links and videos of Skittles.

http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&source=hp&q=skittles+vallejo&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=yJf5Soe0MIvkswP-29XSCQ&sa=X&oi=video_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CBkQqwQwAw#

An AC Transit driver with a bad attitude. (berkeley)

2009-11-09T18:55:15-08:00

Here we go again.

Im riding the 51 bus on university ave going twards the 3rd st train station and almost at the end of the destination the driver hits the gas hard. Another passenger, a white female, slams into the metal corner of another seat she is trying to change seats to.

When i exited the bus 1 minute later at the next stop i told the driver in a cordial manner she may want to go easy on the brake and gas becuase some of the van hool busses shock systems are not that smooth for passengers...

What did she say? She gets an attitude and tells me i should have rode the bus in front of hers and i tell her please use a little common sense and go easy on the gas and brake for the sake of the passengers as i have seen to many accidents becuase of this. She ask who i was in a disrespectful manner and if i was a mechanic...acting like a disrespectful, unmitigated, jack- a- loon.

Unbelievable once again....this woman has no bussiness driving anything for the public. That passenger slammed her shoulder pretty hard into the seat and you said nothing. Not even apologized or asked if she was ok. You did manage to curse me kind of silently though when i muttered dangerous van hool busses though. I did not say it loudly i just mentioned it because ive seen quite a few passengers loose thier footing on ac transit and some resulted in injuries. You can feel every jerk of the gas or brake and it throws people off balance quite easily (standing or sitting) if you need me to break it down for ya. One bus bottomed out going through an intersection on university ave in berkeley. I was sitting in the back and it felt like my butt bone almost ripped through my nasal cavity. I have the brain shearing equivelent of 1 yr., playing football for the NFL. In a 15 minute bus ride. Ok maybe im exagerating a bit , but you get the point, some of the busses have bad vibration and shocks.

id number of bus and or jacket is pending but i will ammend this post with an update when the info is aquired, and notify ac transit via online complaints

2:50 pm approximately at 4th st and end of line train station (berkeley) 1 stop before. nov -9 2009 monday.

who: black female driver 30's- 40's id numbers pending further follow up.

May i be a bit mischievous as well as so bold as to make a reccomendation? Get theese types of criminal minded , disrespectful, bad attitdude, ghetto mentality not even in a good way , persons out of the driving jobs for the sake of the publics general well being and safety.

we offer a completely complementary dental examination (hayward / castro valley)

2009-11-09T16:16:37-08:00

From November 1st - December 1st we offer a completely complementary dental examination and a full cleaning for only $ 29.

I will even give that same $ 29 to your favorite charity or church.

Yet, those organizations are vital to our survival.

Call (510)582-8727 and mention this offer!

Gary Fong, DDS
22551 Second St. Ste. 265 Hayward, CA 94541
(510)582-8727
www.FongSmiles.com

The current economy is not easy on any of us, and I have noticed way too many people holding off their very, very basic dental care.

I hope I can help out a bit, by giving you this examination and dental cleaning for $ 29 (regular $ 240) and by forwarding this money to your church or favorite charity.

Call (510)582-8727 and mention this offer!

Gary Fong, DDS
22551 Second St. Ste. 265 Hayward, CA 94541
(510)582-8727
www.FongSmiles.com

So, let�s get you, or someone you love, smiling again.

Call (510)582-8727 and mention this offer!

Gary Fong, DDS
22551 Second St. Ste. 265 Hayward, CA 94541
(510)582-8727
www.FongSmiles.com

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renters insurance pays for bailbonds (oakland downtown)

2009-11-09T12:30:21-08:00

Email for info.
Peter Y. Liu Risk Manager Lic. 0F08823, Farmers Insurance Group

wanted: stories for new book (berkeley)

2009-11-09T09:43:58-08:00

If you have had a psychic experience and would like to be part of my new book, please send it to me at spiritbook@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you. Thank you.

Alameda K-5 Enrollment Trends: 2000-2009 (alameda)

2009-11-09T08:53:57-08:00

Alameda K-5 Enrollment Trends: 2000-2009
By Tony Daysog
http://www.westalameda.com

Here are elementary school enrollment data I
recently compiled. Last school year (2008/2009),
there were 4,360 K-5 elementary students in
Alameda, 483 less than number in 1999/2000, or
4,843 (see Table 1).

Table 1
http://westalameda.com/files/enrollment_K5_AUSD_001.jpg

Of the 4,360 elementary students, 1,919 (44 percent)
attended public schools in the East End, 1,197 (27
percent) were in Central Alameda, and 1,244 (29
percent) attended West End schools.

Over the long-term 2000-2009 period, on average,
there were 1,854 elementary students a year in the
East End, 1,276 in Central Alameda, and 1,387 in the
West End.

What is interesting about each area's long-term
annual average is their respective standard
deviation, a rudimentary statistical measure of
volatility around an average. While over the
2000-2009 period East End elementary schools
averaged 1,854 K-5 students per year, the standard
deviation for this area was relatively stable at 43,
meaning that the population more or less ranged
between 1,811 and 1,897, all the while averaging
1,854. Central Alameda exhibited a similarly stable
standard deviation.

West End enrollment trends depict a different story.
Of the overall district-wide decline of 483 elementary
kids between 2000 and 2009, the bulk occurred in the
West End, where K-5 enrollment dropped by 381
between 2000 and 2009. This decline statistically
expresses itself in another way -- in the form of a
relatively high standard deviation of 162, which is
approximately four times greater than the standard
deviation of the other areas.

While on average there have been more kids in the
West End compared to Central Alameda, K-5
population in Central Alameda between 2000 and
2009 have generally been more stable than in the
West End.

School-By-School Trends

The section above discussed broad enrollment
trends by areas in Alameda. Below, we discuss
enrollment trends on a school-by-school basis.

Table 2 presents data on specific elementary
schools in the East End. Of the 1,919 K-5 students in
2008/2009, 602 (31 percent) attended Amelia Earhart,
502 (26 percent) Bay Farm, 390 (20 percent) Edison,
and 425 Otis (22 percent).

Table 2
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The table also shows the long-term average annual
number of K-5 students attending each school.
Between 2000 and 2009, on average 592 students a
year attended Earhart Elementary and an average of
498 attended Bay Farm each year between 2000 and
2009. The long-term annual enrollment average for
Edison and Otis was 370 and 394 respectively.

Both Edison and Otis exhibited strikingly low
standard deviations of 13 and 16 relative to the East
End's already low standard deviation of 43. Between
2000 and 2009, the number of students attending
Edison ranged between 357 and 383, all the while
averaging 370.

Thus, while East End K-5 schools generally are
stable with respect to enrollment, Edison and Otis
particularly exhibit very little enrollment slack,
indicative of greater than usual demand for these
schools.

Table 3 tracks K-5 enrollment trends for Central
Alameda schools. Over the nine-year 2000-2009
period, Lum and Haight Schools respectively
averaged 500 students each year, with Franklin
Elementary averaging 276 K-5 students a year.
Similar to Edison in the East End, with a relatively
low standard deviation of 12, Franklin's greater than
usual enrollment stability is illustrative of a premium
placed on this school and neighborhood by parents
of school-age children. Year-in, year-out, the number
of kids attending Franklin oscillated by a factor of
plus/minus 12 all the while averaging 276.

Table 3
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While larger than Franklin (274 K-5 students in
2008/2009) in terms of number of students, Haight
Elementary's (435 K-5 students) long-term standard
deviation is almost four times Franklin's, at 49,
meaning greater enrollment fluctuation at this school
relative to Franklin or Lum. It's also worth noting that
at 49 Haight's standard deviation is only slightly
higher than the 2000-2009 volatility index for the East
End as a whole (43). As it is, Haight's enrollment has
been trending downward annually since 1999/2000.

There are three public elementary schools in
Alameda's West End. These are the relatively new
Ruby Bridges, Washington, and Paden Elementary
Schools. (I attended Paden Elementary in the 1970s).

Table 4
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There were 1,244 K-5 students in the West End in
2008/2009 (see Table 4). Of this, 548 (44 percent)
were at Ruby Bridges, 343 (28 percent) at
Washington, and 353 (28 percent) at Paden.

Over the long-term 2000-2009 period, Washington
and Paden annually averaged 320 and 342 students
respectively, all the while exhibiting a solid standard
deviation of 21 and 18 for this nine-year period.
These schools are relatively stable with respect to
enrollment, as is Ruby Bridges.

In addition to Ruby Bridges, Washington, and Paden
Elementary Schools, there are three sites in the West
End that once operated as elementary schools.

The West End's relatively high long-term standard
deviation of 162 is attributable largely to fluctuations
occurring between 2000 and 2006 at the now-closed
George P. Miller, Longfellow, and Woodstock
Elementary Schools.

Between 2000 and 2006, enrollment in the three
now-shuttered elementary schools declined from a
combined 957 to 563 K-5 students. Over this six-year
period, these schools combined averaged 815
students a year, all the while exhibiting a standard
deviation of 141, meaning that population fluctuated
widely (and downward) between 674 and 955 kids.

For each year since 2006, there have been 1,191
(2006/2007), 1,230 (2007/2008), and 1,244 (2008/2009)
K-5 students attending Ruby Bridges, Washington,
and Paden Elementary Schools combined. (Kids
who once attended Woodstock and Longfellow
mostly transferred to Ruby Bridges). Over the
three-year 2006-2009 period, the remaining three
schools combined averaged 1,222 students a year,
with a relatively healthy standard deviation of 27.

While over the long-term between 2000 and 2009,
West End elementary schools exhibited a high
standard deviation of 162 indicative of demographic
instability, things are now beginning to stabilize,
judging by the lower standard deviation figure of 27
for the three-year period between 2006 and 2009.

However, it is important to note that, at 1,244 K-5
students, there are still significantly less number of
elementary students in the West End now compared
to nine years ago in 1999-2000, when there were
1,625 K-5 students.

Data come from California Department of Education.

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