U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was in Oakland yesterday and toured a youth center. Holder said that it was important to be smart in the fight against crime and referred to an injunction in North Oakland against gang activity. Holder here acknowledged gang activity in Oakland. The local media have rarely mentioned any gangs by name. They told us about shootings and muggings and a variety of other crimes. We have not heard of the exact gang connections. Were there any prison gang connections? It looked as though there was no affiliation if the media were to be believed.
The History Channel presents the series GANGLAND, which shows many cities and the gangs extant. It is difficult to believe that organized crime does not operate in Oakland and the rest of the East Bay. The media must be more diligent and forth coming in their investigations and reporting.
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