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Love it or hate it, Oakland City Council’s resolution on war in Gaza has a...
Love it or hate it, Oakland City Council’s resolution on war in Gaza has a long history From the Vietnam War to Boko Haram, Oakland has made official statements about foreign policy and human rights...
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Oakland to pay $6.5M to cyclist badly injured on MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland to pay $6.5M to cyclist badly injured on MacArthur Boulevard A ‘paving screwup’ likely caused a serious crash that damaged a man’s spine.
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Oakland neglected hundreds of 911 dispatcher applications
Oakland neglected hundreds of 911 dispatcher applications Staff explained the year-long gap at Tuesday’s council meeting and highlighted recent hiring improvements.
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Oakland can establish ‘safe work zones’ around homeless camps, council says
Oakland can establish ‘safe work zones’ around homeless camps, council says The new policy—applauded by unions—makes some work sites off-limits to the public, raising concerns from homeless advocates.
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Oakland has paid $35M in 10 years to people injured on its dangerous roads
Oakland has paid $35M in 10 years to people injured on its dangerous roads We examined why the city struggles to fix its roads, the impact on those harmed, and lawsuits holding Oakland accountable.
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Why won’t Oakland leaders let us see their calendars?
Why won’t Oakland leaders let us see their calendars? The Oaklandside filed public records requests seeking the mayor and councilmembers’ appointment schedules. Four months later, most haven’t responded.
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How should Oakland set its mayor’s salary?
How should Oakland set its mayor’s salary? After blowback this summer, the Public Ethics Commission is proposing a new, potentially less politicized way to determine the mayor’s pay.
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Oakland wants to make it easier for community groups to slow traffic
Oakland wants to make it easier for community groups to slow traffic Adding temporary street safety improvements like crosswalks can take months, even years. Councilmember Carroll Fife wants to speed...
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Owner of downtown Oakland social club hopes to block highrise construction...
Owner of downtown Oakland social club hopes to block highrise construction next door The council failed to cast a decisive vote on the fate of a proposed residential tower after supporters of...
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Is Oakland barreling toward another budget crisis?
Is Oakland barreling toward another budget crisis? The city pulled itself out of a financial hole earlier this summer. But a projected revenue shortfall could crush Oakland in 2024.
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Another bicycle crash, another $6.5M lawsuit settlement for Oakland
Another bicycle crash, another $6.5M lawsuit settlement for Oakland A woman sued Oakland alleging that a pothole on Grizzly Peak Boulevard caused her to crash, leaving her paralyzed.
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After hit-and-run, emotional vigil for woman killed on San Pablo Avenue
After hit-and-run, emotional vigil for woman killed on San Pablo Avenue Kim “Ladybug” Barranco, who was unhoused, was a beloved member of her West Oakland community.
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Geoffrey’s Inner Circle drops effort to stop Oakland highrise
Geoffrey’s Inner Circle drops effort to stop Oakland highrise Concerns over gentrification have inspired one city councilmember to propose strengthening the Black Arts Movement and Business District.
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Oakland Raiders training facility has an interested buyer with the Roots in mind
Oakland Raiders training facility has an interested buyer with the Roots in mind Oakland says it has found a buyer for the 17-acre property who’s in talks with the Roots and Soul.
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14th Street safety redesign is breaking ground
14th Street safety redesign is breaking ground Changes to one of downtown Oakland’s busiest roads will slow down traffic, making it safer for bicyclists and pedestrians.
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33 people died on Oakland’s dangerous roads in 2023
33 people died on Oakland’s dangerous roads in 2023 Stories of grief, lost potential, and unimaginable circumstances reveal the toll of traffic violence.
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CHP to control Oakland’s 300-camera vehicle surveillance network
CHP to control Oakland’s 300-camera vehicle surveillance network The planned system, approved last year, would be a big expansion of surveillance technology in Oakland—and it would be operated by state...
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Oakland group aims to get rid of ranked-choice voting
Oakland group aims to get rid of ranked-choice voting Councilmember Noel Gallo, former Councilmember Loren Taylor, and others want a ballot measure to change the city’s election system.
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Oakland Police Department says it is drowning in requests for records
Oakland Police Department says it is drowning in requests for records Staffing problems are making it harder for OPD to provide the public with important documents, data, and more.
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Oakland is considering new labor standards for affordable housing projects
Oakland is considering new labor standards for affordable housing projects As the city hands out funding for development, officials discussed how to improve working conditions on projects without...
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