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Oakland: A Painter’s Journey | Book Release and Art Exhibit
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Don't miss this exhibit of landscapes and portraits of Oakland's people and places at the Center for the Arts on Friday, May 31.News
BART Board approves policy governing use of license plate readers at station parking lots
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Unanimous vote to approve the policy that seeks to balance security improvements with privacy protectionsCalifornia
Supes approve talks to sell county’s Coliseum share to A’s
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"The A's are committed to the city of Oakland, and we've been here 51 years," says A's president Dave Kaval.Featured in Category
Update: Rockridge BART station now open
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Helicopters drone over the area and lines of police cars surround the station.California
Oakland City Council votes to give $1.2M to school district to save programs
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The money is coming from the city of Oakland's higher-than-usual real estate transfer tax revenue.California
Schaaf says concerns about site for new A’s stadium can be resolved
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The mayor addressed concerns that the proposed Howard Terminal site would interfere with shipping, and would lead to disinvestment in the neglected Coliseum neighborhood.California
Orlando Arriola hired to be Oakland’s new fire marshal
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Arriola previously served as a firefighter, peace officer and fire marshal in El Paso, Texas, and as a fire chief in New MexicoAround Town
Bay Curious asks: “Why is Piedmont a separate city from Oakland?”
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Piedmont is the doughnut hole of Oakand. How did this come to be?Bay Area
