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U.S. Supreme Court sides with college athletes against NCAA on education benefits
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The decision could also prompt states and Congress to act on bills that would enable athletes to make money from their names and images, personal appearances, social media engagement, and produce endorsements.Business & Finance
In a murky sea of mental health apps, consumers left adrift
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Of the estimated 20,000 mental health apps available for download on personal computers and smartphones, just five have been formally vetted and approved by the Food and Drug Administration.Bay Area
Oakland police: Saturday’s fatal shooting at Lake Merritt tied to San Francisco gang activity
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One man died and seven people were hospitalized after multiple shooters opened fire in a crowd celebrating Juneteenth.Bay Area
Update: One killed, six wounded in Lake Merritt shooting Saturday
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Multiple victims in shooting on a crowded weekend near lake's eastern side.Bay Area
Is union labor requirement in the way of easing California’s affordable housing crisis?
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As cities scramble to create affordable housing, a shortage of skilled workers is exacerbated by some large projects requiring union labor that is scarce in some areas of the state.Bay Area
Contentious feral cat policy may be eased with shelter partnerships
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Feral cats may be shot in the East Bay Regional Park District to preserve native habitat and wildlife, but opposition groups argue that killing feral cats has been discredited as a means of population control.Bay Area
Coliseum could be home to WNBA, professional soccer, and college basketball
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Professional basketball and soccer could be in East Oakland soon, and plans for college basketball are already underway.Arts & Entertainment
Unpublished strips from ‘Peanuts’ comic artist Schulz now on display
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The pieces are rare examples of Schulz's work that do not feature Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and others from the "Peanuts" world.Arts & Entertainment
