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Housing
‘More than just numbers’: New study looks at declines in Bay Area’s Black homeownership
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The study also includes data analysis of the nine-county Bay Area and examines the role of historically racist policies.Oakland
Mayor-elect Barbara Lee’s transition team a Who’s Who of Oakland community leaders
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Lee said the help of these dynamic leaders and residents will deliver the transparency, accountability, and results that Oakland deserves.Education
Oakland teachers call off Thursday strike following agreement to restore jobs
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The agreement restores budget cuts critical to retaining more than 120 experienced high school teachers at some of the district’s school sites.Bay Area
Ex-exec director of East Oakland boxing nonprofit pleads guilty to fraud, tax evasion
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Howard Solomon, executive director for the East Oakland Boxing Association, caused a tax loss to the IRS of approximately $287,185.Arts & Entertainment
Port of Oakland’s free sunset harbor tours return for new season, with first cruise May 9
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The tours include live 90-minute narration that covers the Port’s history, environmental goals and its daily operations.Education
Oakland school board ousts superintendent as district emerges from state receivership
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The decision was met with cheers and jeers.napa
Charter jet company JSX to begin service to Napa County Airport starting this summer
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JSX currently flies out of Concord and Oakland and allows customers to check in just 20 minutes before flight departure, among other perks.Bay Area
Oakland purchases former hotel to provide interim housing for encampment residents
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The building initially will be used as interim housing for up to 150 people in 105 units; and plans are to convert it into 125 units of permanent housing.Oakland
