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Environment
Oakland awarded $10M to fund safer streets, bicycle paths in eastern portion of the city
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The grant will support Phase 2 and 3 of the Laurel Access to Mills, Maxwell Park, and Seminary (LAMMPS) project.Arts & Entertainment
Oakland artists seek immediate refunding of city’s arts and culture manager position
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Activists believe arts programming reduces crime and boosts community safety.mexico
Mexican budget airline Volaris launches direct flight from Oakland to Zacatecas
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The new direct flight to Zacatecas will operate three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays with fares as low as $98.Oakland
Oakland schools emerge from state oversight into $30M deficit and leadership transition
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"Going bankrupt is not an option."around town
Grazing goats are part of strategy to reduce fire-fuel hazards
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Hungry goats are back -- devouring the fuel that can lead to deadly conflagrations in the dry hills around Piedmont and Oakland.Oakland
Port considers new proposed name for Oakland airport that includes ‘San Francisco’
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The port’s board of commissioners will consider the new name at their July 10 meeting.berkeley
Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way in Berkeley to be closed for fire danger
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No stopping will be allowed along Grizzly Peak, where all turnouts will be closed, according to city officials.Bay Area
AlCo supervisors adopt $5.1B budget without employee layoffs or cuts to services
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The budget includes $1.8 billion in salary and benefits for nearly 10,500 county employees.Bay Area
