Zack Haber

Zack Haber

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Zack Haber is an Oakland journalist and poet who covers labor, housing, schools, arts and more. They have written for the Oakland Post, Oaklandside and the Appeal.

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  Feb 04, 2025

Judge rules state can seize over $50M in assets from Vallejo businessman’s cemeteries

The California Cemetery and Funeral Bureau now controls the funds of four of Buck Kamphausen’s cemeteries....

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  Jan 28, 2025

Vallejo school district clarifies school closure plans

The district’s plans could directly affect Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy, Vallejo Charter School, and Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy....

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  Jan 16, 2025

Dan Mini Elementary teacher named Vallejo’s Teacher of the Year

“It brings me great joy to receive this recognition,” fifth grade teacher Charlotte Sanchez told the Vallejo Sun in an interview....

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  Jan 10, 2025

Hundreds of Vallejo teachers hit with pay reduction over winter holiday

The district said that 298 staff members had their Dec. 20 paychecks reduced by up to $815....

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  Nov 22, 2024

Following public outcry, Vallejo school district could rework school closure plan

A district committee recommended closing Mare Island Health and Fitness Academy and reducing the student population of Loma Vista Environmental Science Academy....

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  Nov 14, 2024

Vallejo school district sees promising attendance trends

VCUSD’s chronic absenteeism rate skyrocketed after the COVID-19 pandemic began. But the last three years have seen a drastic reduction....

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  Oct 22, 2024

Vallejo police military equipment policy still falls short of state requirements, policy expert argues

The City Council unanimously adopted the policy at its Oct. 8 meeting and is scheduled to take a second vote at its meeting Tuesday....

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  Oct 18, 2024

Vallejo school board elections increasingly uncompetitive since adopting districts

The school board has found few candidates to run after reforms prompted by a Malibu based attorney....

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  Sep 13, 2024

Vallejo schools celebrate fiscal milestone, but possible school closures loom

The Vallejo school district paid off a $60 million loan to the state. But in the last 20 years, it has lost about half of its enrollment....

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  Aug 30, 2024

Sole candidate for Vallejo school board seat may be ineligible

Dean Hodges is slated to serve as the next representative of Trustee Area 2, as he was the only person who registered to run....

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  Jul 11, 2024

In court, DOJ argues Vallejo cemetery operators demonstrated ‘severe mismanagement’

The California Department of Justice said that Vallejo businessman Buck Kamphausen made risky investments that put trusts designed for cemetery maintenance at risk....

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  Jun 25, 2024

Downtown Vallejo’s Autonomous Gallery aspires to be new community hub

Autonomous Gallery is teeming with art created by its founder, Zachary Seth Greer....

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