Half-acre wildfire knocked down near Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland Hills
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50 firefighters were called out to the blaze whose origin was difficult to locate. Fortunately, the lack of wind made it easier to contain.
Housing
State laws may make Oakland’s Rockridge Trader Joe’s housing project hard to stop
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The proposed senior housing complex would have two towers, the taller tower consisting of 31 stories and well over 300 feet in height.Environment
Environmental groups lose legal challenge to Oakland airport expansion
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Oakland’s airport intends to modernize its facilities and build a new terminal with up to 25 additional gates.Around Town
29,000 meals for donation are headed to Alameda County
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The effort is part of an interfaith community effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.Housing
Newsom signs housing bill to streamline affordable housing development
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The legislation will also create a new disaster fund to facilitate rebuilding homes that may have been destroyed in a disaster.Oakland
Oakland City Council approves Coliseum deal, moving its sale toward final approval
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The city will receive a $110 million cash deal for its 50% share of the 112-acre complex.Bay Area
Oakland Roots will not return to the Coliseum for 2027 season
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The team will host seven more games at the Coliseum as part of the ongoing 2026 season.Elections
Oakland adds property transfer tax reform measure to November ballot
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If approved by voters, the tax is predicted to generate increased revenue by an additional $4 million to $13 million.Bay Area
Rescued tiger comes to Oakland Zoo
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Sitara was rescued from a now-shuttered roadside zoo in Butte County.Bay Area
Flood advisory issued for Bay Area shorelines, coast through next week
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King tides are expected to be “higher-than-normal,” according to officials.California
