Bay Area
California
Oakland resident, Newsom advisor named chairperson of state air resources board
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If confirmed by the state Senate, Lauren Sanchez will start the job October 1.Bay Area
September scorcher: Above-average heat sets stage for elevated fire risk this week
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The potential for dry lightning strikes will elevate the threat of fire impacts.crime
Pawn shop workers in Oakland turn tables on suspects; 2 dead, others face murder charges
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Unclear who shot first before the two groups exchanged gunfire.Education
OUSD’s budget worse off than once thought; cash reserve plummets as deficits deepen
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The unrestricted general fund, showing a 53% decrease from just one year ago, signals difficult choices ahead.Housing
Alameda County rolls out program to cut red tape from affordable housing development
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County is seeking a qualified architectural firm to help make it happen.Arts & Entertainment
Piedmont Ave. mural at center of nudity complaint won’t be removed from public view for now
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Some Native American neighbors are offended and say the mural lacks ‘redeeming cultural message.’Featured in Category
Oakland creates new department to tackle homelessness under mayor’s 5-Point Plan
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Its goal is to coordinate the delivery of existing services throughout local, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.Arts & Entertainment
Renovation of historic Lorenzo Theater in Alameda County continues with new funding
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Most of the money is coming from insurance payouts for two fires in 2020.Housing
