Bay Area
New QR code scam targeting PG&E customers costs Bay Area victims more than $211,000
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The scam begins with a phone call threatening to disconnect a customer’s service unless an immediate payment is made.Housing
‘Living nightmare’: Oakland activists, tenants demand action on housing code violations
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The protest came just before the Oakland City Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee was set to vote on its annual housing action plan.Oakland
Port of Oakland to offer free harbor tours through October
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The tours will depart from the Oakland Ferry Terminal in Jack London Square on one Friday evening each month.Arts & Entertainment
‘Lakefest Oakland’ this Saturday expected to draw more than 20,000
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Music, kids' activities, and more; street closures around Lake Merritt start Friday evening.climate change
Oakland airport nears completion of $80M dike project to guard against sea level rise
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A recent assessment projects flooding on large portions of airport’s fields in the event of extreme storms.Bay Area
Oakland mayor casts tie-breaking vote to put charter reform measure on November ballot
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Voter approval would give the mayor more responsibility and power, and would require councilmembers to work full-time in their elected roles.Arts & Entertainment
Juneteenth celebrations to honor Black culture through music, art, and food
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Oakland events feature festivities at Lake Merritt, Prescott Market, and OMCA.featured
Oakland council members propose one-time amendments to fund failed Measure E goals
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Funding will come from drawdowns of multiple funds, including the city’s general fund, transit fund, its state gas tax allocation, and other voter-approved tax measures.Environment
