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Oakland finds money to prevent most cuts to Department of Violence Prevention
Oakland finds money to prevent most cuts to Department of Violence Prevention The City Council's Public Safety Committee approved an additional $3.3 million to pay for the department's contracts with...
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Oakland’s financial watchdog reflects on the city’s transformation
Oakland’s financial watchdog reflects on the city’s transformation City Auditor Courtney Ruby is leaving her job after 13 years. She says the city has changed in important ways.
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Oakland blew its opportunity for a retail theft prevention grant. What happened?
Oakland blew its opportunity for a retail theft prevention grant. What happened? An understaffed department missed out on potentially millions in state funds, raising questions about the city’s...
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Oakland NAACP has been ‘hijacked’ for conservative causes, say some Black...
Oakland NAACP has been ‘hijacked’ for conservative causes, say some Black community leaders The storied civil rights group’s local chapter is calling for more police and opposing progressive leaders....
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Here’s what Oakland’s City Council wants to do about crime
Here’s what Oakland’s City Council wants to do about crime In its first full session since July, the council discussed 911, security cameras, walking officers, and more. But nothing will happen quickly.
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Speed limits are being lowered this week in several dangerous Oakland...
Speed limits are being lowered this week in several dangerous Oakland corridors New signs were unveiled Monday morning by Mayor Sheng Thao and members of the City Council and OakDOT.
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Raiders superfan ‘Griz’ Jones gets Oakland street named in his honor
Raiders superfan ‘Griz’ Jones gets Oakland street named in his honor The city plans to rename part of 66th Avenue and Coliseum Way after Gregory Jones, a hardcore Raiders fan who died last year.
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Oakland is trying to repair its 911 system. How’s that going?
Oakland is trying to repair its 911 system. How’s that going? The city is speeding up the dispatcher hiring process, upgrading technology, and taking other steps in response to recent grand jury reports.
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At end of Oakland coal trial, stakes are high
At end of Oakland coal trial, stakes are high Attorneys delivered closing arguments Wednesday in a case that could help determine the fate of a controversial plan to ship fossil fuel through the city.
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Which Oakland councilmember missed the most votes so far this year?
Which Oakland councilmember missed the most votes so far this year? We tracked councilmembers’ meeting attendance between January and July. Noel Gallo missed the most votes, and Nikki Bas the least.
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‘Never bet against Oakland’: Mayor Sheng Thao talks crime, business, and more
‘Never bet against Oakland’: Mayor Sheng Thao talks crime, business, and more Thao laid out her vision for investing in violence prevention, public safety, and economic development in her first state...
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Noncitizen parents are one step closer to voting in Oakland school board...
Noncitizen parents are one step closer to voting in Oakland school board elections A lawsuit has been dropped, but there remain other barriers to the expansion of voting rights for an estimated 13,000...
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What’s next for Oakland’s MACRO civilian first responder program?
What’s next for Oakland’s MACRO civilian first responder program? Nearly 2 years after its launch, city officials have big decisions to make about the non-violent 911 call program’s future.
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Judge rules against Oakland in coal trial
Judge rules against Oakland in coal trial A state judge found the city breached its contract with developer Phil Tagami, who was seeking to build a coal terminal. Now, the city may have to pay up.
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Oakland’s conflict of interest tracking system isn’t working
Oakland’s conflict of interest tracking system isn’t working Many city officials have to disclose their personal financial information. But Oakland is struggling to enforce this anti-corruption rule.
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Jewish protesters occupy federal building in Oakland to demand ceasefire in Gaza
Jewish protesters occupy federal building in Oakland to demand ceasefire in Gaza Hundreds demonstrated and scores were arrested in one of the largest acts of Jewish civil disobedience in Bay Area...
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Oakland’s proposed reusable foodware ordinance could help keep our streets clean
Oakland’s proposed reusable foodware ordinance could help keep our streets clean The law would forbid food vendors from providing single-use plastic items to guests dining in, and ban packaged water at...
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Oakland is next to consider a Gaza ceasefire resolution
Oakland is next to consider a Gaza ceasefire resolution Palestinian solidarity activists have pressed local governments to support a ceasefire. Israel’s supporters want city leaders to condemn Hamas.
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Oakland City Council calls for Gaza ceasefire after weeks of protests
Oakland City Council calls for Gaza ceasefire after weeks of protests Hundreds of speakers weighed in on the hotly debated council resolution during nearly five hours of comments Monday night.
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Curb your confusion: The Oaklandside’s list of traffic and road safety terms...
Curb your confusion: The Oaklandside’s list of traffic and road safety terms and definitions Fixing dangerous roads involves lots of engineering and infrastructure lingo. Here’s a guide to...
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