Oakland municipal workers’ union tell city leaders not to cut services to balance budget
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While the union coalition represents a powerfully influential voice in city politics, Oakland’s police union is noticeably absent from the alliance.
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Federal judge sides with San Francisco in lawsuit over Oakland’s airport name change
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The order blocks the use of San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport as a name in advertising, marketing or other services until the pending trial on the lawsuit between the two cities is resolved.crime
Recall efforts against Oakland Mayor Thao and AlCo DA Price succeed by wide margins
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Recall proponents successfully tapped into Oakland voters’ fears about crime.Oakland
Owners of former Oakland firm convicted of illegally towing vehicles, must pay restitution
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The charges against Private Property Impound stemmed from a 2018 news report that described it as one of the worst offenders in the East Bay.Bay Area
In the News | NYT covers Oakland mayor recall
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The pro-recall group is largely funded by Philip Dreyfuss, a hedge fund manager who lives in Piedmont.crime
Zero homicides: Oakland mayor, city officials point to October crime data as positive trend
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Crime has been a major issue in Oakland and figures into a recall effort targeting Thao.Bay Area
Bay Area ports receive millions from EPA fund to trim carbon emissions, update equipment
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In Oakland, the money will be used to buy 663 pieces of zero-emissions equipment.Oakland
Oakland hires new inspector general to oversee police operations and policies
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Zurvohn Maloof's job will be to provide analysis to city leaders, including the Oakland Police Commission.Arts & Entertainment
November 2024 author events: Celia Imrie, W. Bruce Cameron, L. John Harris, Nikole Hannah-Jones and more
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Debut novels, historical fiction, mysteries and memoirs are some of the new titles featured in book talks around the region this month.Oakland
Taxing their patience: AlCo treasury sorry for confusion over where to send property taxes
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Residents can send payments to either SF PO box or Oakland address, and can also pay online, the treasury's preferred method to receive the payments.budget
