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Plan for 448 apartments, park and shops in Rockridge faces key vote next month
Plan for 448 apartments, park and shops in Rockridge faces key vote next month The Oakland City Council will soon vote to approve redevelopment plans for the former California College of the Arts campus.
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High-ranking finance official leaves Oakland during budget crisis
High-ranking finance official leaves Oakland during budget crisis Sherry Jackson oversaw tax collections from residents and businesses. Staff in her office clashed with the administration over...
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Fife and Gallo reelected to Oakland City Council. Bas wins supervisor race
Fife and Gallo reelected to Oakland City Council. Bas wins supervisor race Ryan Richardson will take over the city attorney’s office while Rowena Brown, Zac Unger, and Ken Houston join council.
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Oakland facing possible credit rating downgrade
Oakland facing possible credit rating downgrade Credit rating agency S&P has put Oakland on watch because of overspending and the “material and rapid deterioration in the city's financial position.”
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Will Oakland need to hold 2 costly special elections?
Will Oakland need to hold 2 costly special elections? A new city attorney memo explains how Oakland can avoid paying for an extra election for District 2 and navigate the political musical chairs...
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Oakland promised a bike lane after a child’s death. Now budget problems are...
Oakland promised a bike lane after a child’s death. Now budget problems are delaying the project The Lakeshore Avenue cycle track was expedited last year after a 4-year old was killed riding a bike...
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Bas will leave council seat early to save Oakland money on special elections
Bas will leave council seat early to save Oakland money on special elections Oaklanders will pick a new mayor and District 2 councilmember in a consolidated special election this spring. Council...
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Real estate giant won’t say why deal with Oakland was scrapped
Real estate giant won’t say why deal with Oakland was scrapped ProLogis backed out of buying the former Raiders’ training facility. The move is a big disappointment to Oakland officials and soccer fans.
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Oakland’s 20-year-old ‘nuisance’ eviction law repealed
Oakland’s 20-year-old ‘nuisance’ eviction law repealed The law allowed the city to order landlords to evict tenants accused of illegal activity. Studies found racial disparities and overreach.
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Oakland budget cuts: police overtime, firehouses, and potentially dozens of...
Oakland budget cuts: police overtime, firehouses, and potentially dozens of city jobs Find out what the city is planning to trim to balance a $129M deficit.
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‘Chop from the top’: Oakland unions, residents respond to budget cuts
‘Chop from the top’: Oakland unions, residents respond to budget cuts City workers are unhappy with plans to shutter firehouses and lay off dozens of staff.
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Sales tax hike may head to special election in April. Oakland public watchdog...
Sales tax hike may head to special election in April. Oakland public watchdog funding will not Thanks to today's City Council vote, a sales tax increase will potentially get voted on next year. But new...
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Oakland budget cuts finalized on eve of big leadership changes
Oakland budget cuts finalized on eve of big leadership changes Police overtime reduced by $25M, 2 police academies canceled, 2 firehouses temporarily closed, and arts funding slashed.
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Sheng Thao is out — Oakland has a new mayor
Sheng Thao is out — Oakland has a new mayor Nikki Fortunato Bas will steer the city for a few weeks following Thao’s recall. And Rebecca Kaplan is Bas’ preferred pick to take her old D2 council seat.
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Cultural grants ‘wiped out’ by Oakland budget cuts
Cultural grants ‘wiped out’ by Oakland budget cuts ‘We haven't figured out how we are going to pick up the slack yet.’
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Oakland’s Meals on Wheels may face cuts due to city’s budget crisis
Oakland’s Meals on Wheels may face cuts due to city’s budget crisis One of the city’s main service providers for seniors, SOS delivers over 280,000 meals a year in Oakland.
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Which Oakland councilmember had the best voting record this year?
Which Oakland councilmember had the best voting record this year? We counted each councilmember’s votes between September 2023 and July 2024. Kevin Jenkins missed the fewest votes, and Treva Reid...
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Oakland City Council exit interview: Nikki Fortunato Bas
Oakland City Council exit interview: Nikki Fortunato Bas From budget woes to housing wins, Bas reflects on six years with the Oakland City Council before she takes a seat on the Alameda County Board of...
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Oakland City Council exit interview: Dan Kalb
Oakland City Council exit interview: Dan Kalb A prolific legislator and policy wonk, Kalb championed tenant protections, the environment, police oversight and public safety. We asked him to reflect on...
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Oakland’s new mayor is Kevin Jenkins — for now
Oakland’s new mayor is Kevin Jenkins — for now In a complex leadership shuffle, Jenkins was elected council president and elevated to mayor, temporarily. Noel Gallo now becomes council president.
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