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Oakland voters asked to approve new parcel tax, small business tax holiday on June ballot
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Measure E is a new $192 annual parcel tax increase; Measure C is a one-year business tax waiver for certain small and newly opened businesses.election
Alameda County Taxpayers Association lawsuit alleges city-union conspiracy on tax measure
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At issue is Measure E, a proposed $192 annual parcel tax increase that would raise $34 million a year for nine years to support the city’s 911 system, police and fire services, homelessness solutions and anti-illegal dumping efforts.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 4: Cross-exam of Musk ends as lawyers press his timeline, motives
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The high profile case is being heard in federal court in Oakland. The trial starts again on Monday.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 3: Back on stand, Musk spars with lawyers during cross-examination
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Musk recounts his role in formation of OpenAI.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 2: Musk takes stand after lawyers give fiery opening statements
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U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presided over a courtroom packed with lawyers, press and curious members of the public.Oakland
Oakland airport can keep new name under settlement agreement with San Francisco
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Mutual resolution also allows the renamed Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to retain its current airport code OAK.Education
Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District
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Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.featured
Musk v. Altman — Day 1: Jury selected as blockbuster OpenAI trial begins in Oakland
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A number of prospective jurors indicated that they had strong feelings about Musk, particularly his political activities.Bay Area
