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Oakland council approves new policy making it easier to clear homeless encampment
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A 2024 Supreme Court decision enabled local governments to adopt stricter ordinances about camping in public spaces.Oakland
Oakland failed to collect millions in business taxes amid system gaps, audit finds
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The audit reviewed city tax data from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 and was requested by the City Council in 2024.featured
Ex-Oakland mayoral chief of staff sues city, alleges retaliation for voicing ethics concerns
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Leigh Hanson was former mayor Sheng Thao’s chief of staff before and during a successful recall effort that removed Thao from office in 2024.Health Matters
After multiple strikes, Kaiser workers ratify new contract, ending labor dispute
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Dispute had been about better wages, workplace safety improvements and solutions to staffing shortages.Bay Area
Bay Bridge artistic light installation returns with ‘grand lighting’ event
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"City of Awe" installation will return to the bridge on Friday evening.Family & Kids
Oakland Zoo’s last tiger euthanized following cancer diagnosis
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Mia, a rescued tiger, was 14 years old.featured
Oakland voters will decide June parcel tax measure to fund police, fire and city services
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The city services would include homelessness response programs and reducing illegal dumping, among other things.Bay Area
Bird flu kills more elephant seals, other marine mammals at Año Nuevo State Park
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Outbreak spares most adult females.Elections
