Tagged: Oakland crime

7:09pm

Thu April 4, 2013
Economy/Labor/Biz

Finding work for ex-felons

Credit Americaworks.com

Angel Barerra has a felony conviction. He thinks that’s kept him from finding work. In order to give people like Barerra a better chance, some California counties have implemented “Ban the Box” – they’ve made it illegal for employers to ask about felony charges on job applications.

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8:00am

Mon March 28, 2011
City Visions: March 28, 2011

Gang Injunctions: Are They Working? If So, At What Cost?

Host: Joseph Pace

Producer: Yumi Wilson

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