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  • Last night in Oakland

    December 30, 2007

    • Last night in Oakland, the neighbors gathered on the street to view the wreckage. At about 11:25. just as I was drifting off, I heard the crash of metal--a familiar sound on our street.  This one sounded bad.  No squealing tires, just thud, then thud, then thud again.  And then, the sounds of my neighbors:  Call 911.  Four cars.  Looks bad.  Once or twice a year, we all turn out and have ...