Housing
Oakland
Mayor-elect Barbara Lee’s transition team a Who’s Who of Oakland community leaders
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Lee said the help of these dynamic leaders and residents will deliver the transparency, accountability, and results that Oakland deserves.Bay Area
Interim Oakland mayor announces city budget proposal will be 4 days late
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Barbara Lee will replace Jenkins, who is standing in for former mayor Sheng Thao, who was ousted in a November recall election.environment
Wet winter brings increased water deliveries across state with reservoirs at average levels
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Currently, nearly all of the state’s major reservoirs are at or above historical averages for precipitation.Education
Oakland teachers call off Thursday strike following agreement to restore jobs
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The agreement restores budget cuts critical to retaining more than 120 experienced high school teachers at some of the district’s school sites.Education
Oakland school board ousts superintendent as district emerges from state receivership
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The decision was met with cheers and jeers.berkeley
Berkeley halts hiring as budget deficit looms
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Berkeley’s city manager didn’t say what the projected deficit is or how much the hiring freeze is expected to helpBay Area
Oakland purchases former hotel to provide interim housing for encampment residents
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The building initially will be used as interim housing for up to 150 people in 105 units; and plans are to convert it into 125 units of permanent housing.Bay Area
‘One of a kind’: Bay Area leaders remember Pope Francis’ legacy of mercy, humanity
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Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, died Monday in Vatican City after a stroke and heart failure.BART
