Environment
Education
Oakland Unified school board reverses course on afterschool, summer program cuts
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Dozens of OUSD students, parents and afterschool program providers urged the board to repeal the spending cuts.Environment
East Bay Parks embarks on $10.9M campaign to remove dying trees to reduce wildfire risks
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One of the key pieces of equipment used during the project will be a “carbonizer” that uses little oxygen and produces very low emissions.budget
Lee sworn in as Oakland’s 52nd mayor, says ‘no time to waste’ getting to the work ahead
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Lee promises to "govern in a new way."budget
Coliseum windfall allows Oakland Fire to do something it hasn’t been able to in 23 years
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On Sunday, most of the city’s 26 fire stations were up and running despite Oakland’s ongoing and drastic budgetary struggles.Bay Area
Oakland port sees steep decline in shipping amid tariff turmoil; June could bring relief
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Tariff pause could lead to ‘strong recovery.'children
Oakland resumes free summer meals for kids after partners chip in to keep program alive
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This year, at least 47 sites will offer meals, including 26 city-run sites, as well as facilities operated by faith-based and community organizations.Environment
EBMUD board eyes drinking water, wastewater rate hikes as part of budget proposal
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EBMUD provides drinking water to 1.4 million customers in Alameda and CoCo counties and wastewater services to 740,000 customers.Bay Area
Oakland settles lawsuit alleging candidates in 2022 election allowed to file after deadline
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Lawyer for plaintiff says a lack of election integrity, public accountability, and incompetence and government dysfunction were at the heart of the lawsuit.BART
