The 1918 Flu Pandemic (aka the 'Spanish Flu') infected and killed millions of people globally, including killing more than 1,400 in Oakland, California. (The population at that time was about 216,000.) There were two major outbreaks in Oakland, one in the fall of 1918, and another in January 1919. In one particularly grim 24 hour period in November... Continue Reading →
Then & Now – Oakland Schools – Part 20
Montera Middle School is discussed
Then & Now – Oakland Public Schools – No. 19
Skyline High School is the subject.
Then & Now – Oakland Schools Part 18
A bit of history of Lincoln School, Dag Hammarskjold Schools are highlighted.