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More California communities join in federal lawsuit defending sanctuary policies
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It's about safety and valuing all that immigrant workers and families contribute to our local communities.Oakland
Oakland spares 4 fire stations from closure despite deep cuts to close $130M budget gap
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Fire Stations 25 and 28, both in the Oakland hills, were temporarily closed in January and will reopen in July as fire risks change.Oakland
Oakland Unified to cut nearly 100 full-time jobs as district struggles with $95M deficit
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If they can't close the budget gap, OUSD could remain under the supervision of a state trustee and lose its ability to make decisions locally.Crime & Safety
CHP investigating afternoon shooting on Highway 24
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For several hours Tuesday afternoon, a portion of 24 was shut down and traffic diverted to Claremont Avenue.Bay Area
‘A volunteer jail:’ Inside the scandals and abuse pushing California’s homeless out of shelters
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Shelters have become California’s go-to solution for homelessness. A CalMatters investigation finds the vast majority of residents stay homeless.caltrans
Oakland marks completion of 9 mini parks renovation project with ribbon-cutting
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The effort was funded by Caltrans’ Clean California local grant program.Oakland
Oakland overpaid city workers nearly $1.7M in OT due to faulty calculations, audit finds
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Auditor says overpayments are particularly troubling in light of the city’s ongoing and massive budget shortfalls.Bay Area
Ursula Jones Dickson sworn in as Alameda County DA, pledges to ‘get back to business’
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New DA vows to prioritize public safety and the rights of victims.Oakland
