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Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell to resign effective Dec. 5, gives no reason for decision
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Mitchell, a former police chief in Lubbock, Texas, was hired by former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao in March of 2024.featured
SFMTA finds new cameras cut speeding 72% at 15 sites, spurring changed driver behavior
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San Francisco’s new speed camera program is the first of its kind in California.Oakland
Public invited to school budget meetings as Oakland Unified faces $4M monthly shortfall
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The district faced a similar crisis in 2003 when it descended into fiscal insolvency and was placed under state receivership for 6 years.California
Alameda County supervisors approve ethical investment policy, pause rollout for review
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Disagreement about implementation, with the public split over investments with Israel-Gaza ties.Oakland
Bay Area airports will see arrival of millions of dollars for infrastructure upgrades
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Modern infrastructure at transportation hubs are essential to keep the state running, say CA legislators.crime
Oakland eases police pursuit rules, removing speed limit cap for some high-speed chases
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Most chases last 90 seconds or less and very few last longer than five minutes.Arts & Entertainment
YouTube star IShowSpeed’s Bay Area visit sparks massive crowds, Oakland sideshow
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Known for his 24/7 live-streams of various stunts around the world, the YouTuber was bewildered by the chaos: "Oakland is nuts!"Environment
Oakland e-bike lending program launches with 50 bikes, low-income rider discounts
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E-bikes are a relatively cheap alternative to cars -- those who participate in the program will pay $120 for a four-week period.crime
