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East Bay parks simplifies parking costs, eliminates dog fees to encourage visitor growth
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The East Bay Regional Park District in Alameda and Contra Costa counties is the largest regional park system in the U.S.crime
2 forums to be held for public input on Oakland police vehicle pursuit policy
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The proposal to update the policy came after criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom about the city’s pursuit policy as he assigned more CHP officers to help patrol the city.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.budget
Oakland leadership shuffle: Jenkins becomes interim mayor, Gallo temp council president
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Jenkins takes over for Nikki Fortunato Bas, who was council president and thus interim mayor — after Sheng Thao lost a recall election and left office Dec. 17.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.holiday
Slip into fun: Sock-skating extended until Feb. 1 at the Chabot Space & Science Center
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If the weather is good, Chabot’s three historic telescopes perched 1,500 feet above the Bay are also open every Friday and Saturday night.CHP
Newsom pledges to extend CHP partnership with Oakland if city ends non-pursuit policy
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Newsom said he wants a decision “now,” and suggested the commission call a special meeting immediately to decide.animals
Beloved pachyderm perishes: Oakland Zoo’s former elephant Donna dies Christmas Eve
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The Oakland Zoo’s last elephant, Osh, was moved to the Tennessee sanctuary just a few months ago.Oakland
