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Google follows Newsom in reducing support for California local news, cuts funding by $5M
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“Sustaining local journalism will take all of us — government, philanthropy, and the tech sector — stepping up together,” said Assemblymember Buffy Wicks.Bay Area
San Francisco moves up in new park ranking index. Here’s how Oakland and other Bay Area cities fared
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The ParkScore index is a report from the Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit that works to create and protect parks, trails, and other public lands.health
Alameda County launches diaper distribution program to aid families, reduce hospital trips
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They will distribute over 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes through more than 50 community-based organizations.pedestrian
‘Out of control’: Tens of thousands caught speeding in first month of SF camera rollout
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Once all cameras are activated, there will be a 60-day grace period before citations will start to be issued in August.Bay Area
Spanning a century: Oakland reopens iconic Leimert Bridge after seismic retrofit project
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The $2 million project began in late summer 2023 and concluded this month, officials said.construction
New water storage tanks to boost capacity, resilience of Mount Tamalpais Watershed
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Construction is set to begin in June on phase two of a multi-year infrastructure project.budget
Coliseum windfall allows Oakland Fire to do something it hasn’t been able to in 23 years
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On Sunday, most of the city’s 26 fire stations were up and running despite Oakland’s ongoing and drastic budgetary struggles.Bay Area
Oakland port sees steep decline in shipping amid tariff turmoil; June could bring relief
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Tariff pause could lead to ‘strong recovery.'Environment
