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A community grew under an Oakland freeway — now a construction project may scatter it
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The Oakland Alameda Access Project broke ground in April and construction next year will displace a homeless encampment.Oakland
Oakland youth running program marks 15 years with Berkeley fundraiser
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The nonprofit works with Oakland's K-12 students providing free coaching, running shoes, race entries and mentorship.
Why car crashes are more dangerous — and more often deadly — for older pedestrians
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The latest threat: explosive growth in the use of e-bikes.featured
The Isle of AI: Tech promised a better future. These Bay Area cities think it’s already here
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Oakland highlighted several issue areas where AI will be used to improve services.Arts & Entertainment
Betting on Black: Oakland looks to establish itself as incubator of Black filmmaking talent
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New public funding and a thriving artist community are lifting up a new generation of filmmakers.Oakland
Construction begins on major recreation center in Oakland’s Chinatown
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The new Lincoln Square Recreation Center will be three times the size of the aging facility it's replacing.Crime & Safety
Oakland settles for $17M in death caused by unauthorized police chase
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Hayward resident Lolomania “Lolo” Soakai, 27, was killed in 2022 when Oakland Police officers Officers Walid Abdelaziz and Jimmy Marin-Coronel illegally chased another driver.Bay Area
Oakland Unified officials miss deadline to place parcel tax on ballot
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A renewal of the parcel tax would have extended current educator, school, and services funding.Education
