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Port of Oakland’s free sunset harbor tours return for new season, with first cruise May 9
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The tours include live 90-minute narration that covers the Port’s history, environmental goals and its daily operations.Education
Oakland school board ousts superintendent as district emerges from state receivership
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The decision was met with cheers and jeers.napa
Charter jet company JSX to begin service to Napa County Airport starting this summer
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JSX currently flies out of Concord and Oakland and allows customers to check in just 20 minutes before flight departure, among other perks.Bay Area
Oakland purchases former hotel to provide interim housing for encampment residents
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The building initially will be used as interim housing for up to 150 people in 105 units; and plans are to convert it into 125 units of permanent housing.Oakland
Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee outlines first-100-days agenda to tackle city’s issues
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Her agenda addresses the structural challenges that impact everything from budget to whether Oaklanders can walk the streets safely at night.Elections
Barbara Lee declares victory in Oakland mayor’s race
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Lee's closest opponent, Loren Taylor, conceded on Friday.BART
Oakland Ballers inherit legacy BART car that team plans to convert into concession stand
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When the former Oakland A's no longer wanted the unused “legacy” BART train car, the city’s newest baseball squad picked it up.Elections
Barbara Lee takes the lead in special mayoral election
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Lee was leading with about 53% of the vote while her closest opponent, Loren Taylor, had about 47 percent.Bay Area
