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‘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
Oakland secures $9.3M in investment to bolster illegal dumping crackdown
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As early as July 1, some of the investment money will be available for additional illegal dumping cameras, which will be used for enforcement.Arts & Entertainment
Oakland Ballers to host sold-out World Cup watch party at Raimondi Park
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The U.S. team faces Paraguay in a group stage match this evening at 6 p.m.climate change
A 1-megawatt community solar project ‘flips the switch’ in East Oakland
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The project, the first of five community solar projects designed to help disadvantaged communities, is a partnership with Ava Community Energy.Oakland