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By 2050, 17% of the world’s population will be over 65. Policy changes need to start now.
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Two talented columnists tag-team every Friday to tackle the challenges that inform your choices — whether you’re pushing 17 or 70.Oakland
Barbara Lee officially declares her candidacy for Oakland mayor, promises to be ‘hands on’
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The newly retired congresswoman, now 78, first got her start as chief of staff for US Representative Ron Dellums, who later served as Oakland mayor from 2007-2011.election
Former Rep. Barbara Lee files her paperwork for upcoming Oakland mayoral election
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So far, in addition to Lee, 13 people have filed papers signaling a potential run for mayor.Elections
Conflict over race, LGBTQ issues cost schools more than $3 billion last school year
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Uncivil discourse and hostile rhetoric come with a cost, according to recently released research.City
City to host reception for new and outgoing Piedmont elected officials on Dec. 16
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All are welcome to attend the event at the Community Hall.election
California’s slow vote count sows doubt — Here’s how one group is trying to fix that
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It's a "pig in a python" problem.crime
DA Price concedes in AlCo recall election, defends record on criminal justice reform
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Recall groups spent more than $2.5 million in a campaign to blame her for crime and hammer home the notion that she was soft on criminals.election
Oakland councilmember Bas takes narrow lead in Alameda District 5 supervisor race
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Initial election results had Nikki Bas trailing Emeryville City Councilmember John Bauters, but as of Friday she was leading by a mere 106 votes.election
