Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Community Groups Tackle Social Problems in California by Mike O'Sullivan American cities are dealing with high rates of unemployment in the inner city, violent crime and other social problems, along with often tense relations with police. In Oakland, California, several groups are tackling these issues at the grass-roots level through local community programs. VOA's Mike O'Sullivan reports. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/video/community-groups-social-problems- california/2527185.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/video/community-groups-social-problems-california/2527185.html