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East Bay political influencers killed in crash, advocated for candidates and LGBTQ rights
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Peggy Moore and Hope Wood were longtime political organizers and activists dedicated to local and national campaigns.Lifestyle
Enzi, Nuru or Kovu? Oakland Zoo asks public to help name young giraffe recently arrived
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The zoo has given people on social media the chance to pick one of three names in Swahili.Lifestyle
Oakland airport fires back with counterclaim over right to use ‘San Francisco’ in its name
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Dueling airport names aren’t uncommon: London, England, has six airports with “London” in their names.Bay Area
As SF pursues lawsuit, Port of Oakland board gives final blessing to airport name change
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The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has surprised no one by approving a new name for the airport formerly known as “Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.”Arts & Entertainment
Cruise the Bay in a new way: Port of Oakland begins offering monthly sunset harbor tours
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The port is offering free evening tours on a Blue & Gold Fleet boat once a month beginning May 10 and running through October 2024.Arts & Entertainment
Bay Lights art installation planned to return bigger and brighter after fundraiser hits goal
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The project, dubbed The Bay Lights 360, will see both sides of the western span of the bridge illuminated in the next 10 months.Oakland
Oakland Ballers get Raimondi Park ready for its big debut, reveal details of new amenities
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The team will play 48 games at the West Oakland park, and their first home game is set for June 4.crime
AlCo supervisors will decide May 14 whether to hold special election on DA Price recall
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The question remains -- will it be a special election or will a recall be consolidated with the general election in Nov.crime
