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Oakland moves forward with new deal for sale of Coliseum property
After years of failed negotiations and delayed plans, Oakland is moving forward with a new agreement to sell its portion of the Coliseum property for $125 million.
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Group urges changes to how Congress handles sexual harassment complaints
Following Rep. Eric Swalwell’s resignation, a group called for sweeping changes to how Congress handles sexual harassment and misconduct complaints.
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Oakland considers side street closures to disrupt sex trafficking
The Oakland City Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday night on a six-month pilot program that would temporarily close several side streets off International Boulevard in an effort to combat sex trafficking. The proposal, introduced by District 2 City Council member Charlene Wang, targets a notorious stretch of the boulevard known locally as “The Blade.” If approved, the city would…
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East Bay fire departments assessing Fourth of July fireworks-related damage
The Fourth of July may be over, but the damage from illegal fireworks is still being counted.
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East Bay teen with Stage 4 cancer shares journey on social media to inspire others
For many young people, social media is a place to share everyday moments. For 19-year-old Elijah Dawkins of San Ramon, it has become a journal of resilience after he was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.
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Squatters take over home of slain UC Berkeley professor, family says
A year after a University of California, Berkeley professor was killed during a custody dispute in Greece, his family says they’re fighting to try to get alleged squatters out of his East Bay home.
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4th of July safety: Bay Area firefighters add extra crews, urge public to be responsible
Authorities are taking proactive steps to help prevent fires and keep communities safe during the Fourth of July holiday.
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Alameda County supervisors unanimously approve policy-driven reparations plan for Black residents
After nearly three years of research and community engagement, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a sweeping set of reparations recommendations Tuesday aimed at confronting the county’s history of racial inequity. While reparations are often associated with direct cash payments, the Alameda County Reparations Commission’s plan takes a different approach. The 43 phased recommendations task the board...
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Oakland Unified approves tentative budget for next school year
After facing a more than $100 million budget deficit and months of financial uncertainty, the Oakland Unified School District has approved a tentative budget for next school year.
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Doug Martin's family files federal civil rights lawsuit after his death in Oakland police custody
The family of former National Football League player Doug Martin has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against police officers, paramedics and the city of Oakland after their son died in police custody.
