public safety
Fires
Crews quench last embers of Keller Fire that forced hundreds to evacuate in Oakland hills
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More than 20 firefighters remained at the scene on Monday morning; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.Bay Area
Red Flag Warning dropped after gusty winds ease, but dry conditions to persist this week
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Red Flag danger is determined by a combination of wind speed and humidity.Bay Area
Forward progress stopped on Oakland Hills fire that burned two homes
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The fire was first reported around 1:30 p.m. and burned around 13 acres in a neighborhood near Highway 580.berkeley
Historic milestone: Berkeley high schoolers voting for school board election for first time
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Students 16 and 17 years old can now vote in Berkeley and Oakland Unified School District board elections.Oakland
Oakland Ballers give fan-owners piece of the action; one will get to join board of directors
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A board position elected by fans, representing fans, is a key component of the unique sports ownership model.Education
Oakland Unified’s budget deficit grows 9.2% to $95M as pay, benefit increases take effect
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End of COVID funds, declining enrollment add to district's financial stress.crimes
Oakland NAACP leadership lends its support to mayoral recall, calls Thao ‘serious threat’
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The group says concerns about crime and allegations of financial mismanagement informed their position.Oakland
Development group makes $10M payment for Oakland Coliseum; amended total now $125M
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According to some, "a higher purchase price with faster payments" is not all it seems and may trigger budget cuts to the police force.Education
