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What did Oakland get after dismissing lawsuit against Southwest? Fewer flights
What did Oakland get after dismissing lawsuit against Southwest? Fewer flights Elected officials hoped to build a stronger partnership with Oakland’s biggest carrier after terminating a labor lawsuit...
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Flock’s pitch to police: Be like Oakland and Richmond
Flock’s pitch to police: Be like Oakland and Richmond In a training for law enforcement, the license plate surveillance company highlighted Oakland as a “powerful example” where police persuaded...
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The money man behind Oakland’s blockbuster Coliseum deal speaks out
The money man behind Oakland’s blockbuster Coliseum deal speaks out Until now, Loop Capital’s Jim Reynolds has kept a low profile. But he says the deal — the most complex of his career — is close to...
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Why won’t Oakland release transparency reports about city contracts?
Why won’t Oakland release transparency reports about city contracts? City officials have repeatedly refused to disclose details about hundreds of contracts for three years, despite a city law...
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Blackmail videos, bribes, and fake jobs: Prosecutors reveal game plan for...
Blackmail videos, bribes, and fake jobs: Prosecutors reveal game plan for Oakland corruption trial Former Mayor Sheng Thao and other defendants have pleaded not guilty, arguing the government’s...
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‘Son of Oakland’ billboard over I-880 in Oakland turns heads
‘Son of Oakland’ billboard over I-880 in Oakland turns heads Ken Houston, the District 7 councilmember, says he paid out of pocket for the self-promotional ad. He also voted to approve city contracts...
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Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown says she was assaulted, robbed
Oakland Councilmember Rowena Brown says she was assaulted, robbed Brown is recovering from a violent crime, according to social media posts. OPD confirmed they made an arrest and are investigating.
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9 abandoned Oakland properties could become affordable housing
9 abandoned Oakland properties could become affordable housing After the county invoked a powerful but little-used legal process to sell a vacant lot to a nonprofit, officials are eyeing more...
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Lucrative Oakland Arena becomes key component of larger Coliseum deal
Lucrative Oakland Arena becomes key component of larger Coliseum deal The complicated transaction would let the Coliseum’s buyer break off the Arena and sell it to a third party as part of an updated...
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Betsy Lake confirmed as Oakland’s interim city administrator
Betsy Lake confirmed as Oakland’s interim city administrator Officials approved Mayor Lee’s pick to lead the city in the wake of Jestin Johnson’s resignation over text messages.
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It’s ‘a war zone’: Oakland residents file hundreds of complaints each year...
It’s ‘a war zone’: Oakland residents file hundreds of complaints each year about illegal fireworks We mapped which zip codes get the most complaints and tracked them by month.
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Residents hope OPD’s rampant use of overtime will be addressed in new police...
Residents hope OPD’s rampant use of overtime will be addressed in new police union contract As OPOA and the city negotiate a new agreement, we spoke with residents about changes they’d like to see.
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Costco nearing exclusive negotiations for West Oakland store
Costco nearing exclusive negotiations for West Oakland store A retail warehouse and gas station would add 400 jobs to West Oakland and generate $3M in tax revenue, a city report says.
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Everything, everywhere, all at once: What it’s like to be Oakland’s at-large...
Everything, everywhere, all at once: What it’s like to be Oakland’s at-large councilmember Rowena Brown has a big job. We followed her around to see what it takes to get it done.
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Fees for public records? A bill could kneecap state transparency laws
Fees for public records? A bill could kneecap state transparency laws Oakland City Council backed a draft of the bill that would give governments more time to respond to requests.
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Barbara Lee breaks tie, pushing ‘strong-mayor’ measure onto the ballot
Barbara Lee breaks tie, pushing ‘strong-mayor’ measure onto the ballot Voters will get to decide in November whether to overhaul Oakland’s government structure.
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How hot is the Oakland Arena? A second bidder has emerged to buy it
How hot is the Oakland Arena? A second bidder has emerged to buy it Two companies are now vying for the right own the thriving entertainment venue.
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‘Nobody’s crazy budget’ avoids layoffs and includes film incentives, shelter...
‘Nobody’s crazy budget’ avoids layoffs and includes film incentives, shelter beds, and illegal dumping crews Police oversight emerges as the big loser in Oakland’s latest budget.
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Contractor claims Oakland Councilmember stiffed him on deal
Contractor claims Oakland Councilmember stiffed him on deal Charlene Wang says a legal claim filed by a disgruntled police hiring company is inaccurate and omits significant context.
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Barbara Lee’s private fundraising could get tricky under a strong mayor system
Barbara Lee’s private fundraising could get tricky under a strong mayor system Oakland’s mayor has solicited big money from companies doing business with the city. If mayors had more direct power, this...
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