Critics call for ‘full transparency’ after Oakland’s 3rd fatal police shooting
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Community organizations and advocates demanded release of the full timeline, body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio and other details related to the death.
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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.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
Puzzled California State Board faults Legislature as it denies charter school appeal
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Dozens of charter schools face renewal under the long-delayed implementation of the 2019 charter reform law.
public safety
Oakland names James Beere permanent police chief after years of turnover
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He currently serves as interim department chief and joined the department in 1997.commentary
Commentary | Push to shutter Oakland charter school hinges on a misguided approach to accountability
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Don't cherry-pick a single data point to justify closing of an important charter school, argues former governor Jerry Brown.Sports
Bay Area Host Committee plans to become permanent sports leadership commission
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The commission aims to help the Bay Area host one major sports event every two or three years.Oakland
