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A ‘false crisis’: Chief Armstrong lashes back against forced leave, blames federal monitor
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Oakland mayor defended the decision to place OPD chief on administrative leave; newly elected Sheng Thao said the move was not punitive.Education
Leadership legacy: Schaaf reflects on tenure, major accomplishments as Oakland’s mayor
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Schaaf, a Skyline High graduate, has worked on community issues in Oakland for 24 years.Bay Area
Bay Area air quality officials will give thanks this weekend if folks refrain from wood fires
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Wood smoke is the Bay Area’s major source of pollution in the winter -- officials say one fireplace can pollute a whole neighborhood.berkeley
Berkeley sacks plastic bags once again with toughened rules for grocers and restaurants
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State and county laws ban flimsy plastic film carryout bags from a variety of stores while allowing thicker plastic bags -- but Berkeley banned those at its Nov. 15 council meeting.Oakland
Port of Oakland back in business after week of protests by truckers over state’s gig law
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Last week’s protests slowed the international movement of goods such as medical supplies, car parts and livestock, according to the port.Oakland
Oakland Airport launches new parking reservation system
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Reserve in advance to minimize travel hassles.BART
BART now providing e-scooters at Berkeley stations to help riders handle local traffic
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BART says the scooters are effective for navigating Berkeley’s busy streets with limited parking.homelessness
Progressive tax proposed for big businesses heads to Oakland voters on November ballot
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The measure is a rare compromise among elected leaders, businesses, and labor.Bay Area
