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Oakland special election 2025
Updates on the 2025 Oakland mayor's race, plus the District 2 City Council race and the sales tax ballot measure. Election ...
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Meet the candidates running for District 2 in the Oakland special election
Six people want to serve a short term representing Chinatown, Lakeshore and San Antonio. Here's where they stand on public safety and homelessness.
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New Cal Fire maps show a ‘drastic’ reduction of Oakland’s fire hazard zone. Here’s what that means
The maps from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection cover areas under the remit of local fire agencies, ...
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At Sirene, fire-roasted seafood is served with a whole lot of sole
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Oakland eviction defense services approved at the 11th hour
City leaders say they've found $1M to fund a legal aid program that faced elimination. But it could be on the chopping block ...
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Oakland ends program that aided neighborhood crime prevention efforts
The Neighborhood Services Division was established under OPD in 1996. Known at the time as the “Community Policing Program,” ...
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A sales tax increase could help save Oakland’s budget. Many oppose it
44% of respondents to a recent survey said they would vote no on the tax hike, which could be a problem for city leaders ...
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Shakewell evolves into The Well; Snail Bar expands vertically
Sweet Maple, 1523 Giammona Dr., Walnut Creek Folks who wondered what would become of Shakewell after last year’s closure, ...