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Oakland police appear closer than ever to shedding 23 years of federal court oversight
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The monitor was installed in 2003 as part of a court settlement following the so-called “Oakland Riders” scandal.Environment
Oakland couple hit with nearly $1M fine for cutting down 38 protected trees
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The council voted 5-3 to impose a record fine of over $915,135.40 on property owners Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner for removing the protected trees in 2021 and 2022.crime
Oakland police arrest 9, impound dozens of vehicles in weekend Bay Bridge sideshow
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More than 100 officers from several jurisdictions assisted Oakland police with their investigation, pursuits, arrests and impoundments.Oakland
Oakland voters asked to approve new parcel tax, small business tax holiday on June ballot
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Measure E is a new $192 annual parcel tax increase; Measure C is a one-year business tax waiver for certain small and newly opened businesses.election
Alameda County Taxpayers Association lawsuit alleges city-union conspiracy on tax measure
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At issue is Measure E, a proposed $192 annual parcel tax increase that would raise $34 million a year for nine years to support the city’s 911 system, police and fire services, homelessness solutions and anti-illegal dumping efforts.Education
3 Alameda County school districts ask voters to approve funding measures on June ballot
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The Piedmont Unified School District is among the group.Education
Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District
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Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.Bay Area
Alameda County DA urges Swalwell victims to come forward, says none have done so yet
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Jones Dickson also contested the value of a hotline for potential victims set up by former district attorney Pamela Price.Oakland
