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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
Oakland Ballers inherit legacy BART car that team plans to convert into concession stand
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When the former Oakland A's no longer wanted the unused “legacy” BART train car, the city’s newest baseball squad picked it up.Bay Area
Update: Charlene Wang keeps decisive lead for Oakland council race; voters favor Measure A sales tax
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The winner of Tuesday’s election will represent an area that is roughly east of Lake Merritt and south of Piedmont.Oakland
Former Oakland councilmember Loren Taylor leads in early mayoral election returns
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The results are preliminary and the final vote tally will be announced after the Registrar of Voters Office completes several rounds of ranked-choice vote counting.Bay Area
