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Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crime
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The new, free citywide initiative Oakland Reads 1234! aims to increase literacy rates for very young students.Oakland
Oakland mayor nominates 2 candidates for Police Commission amid search for new chief
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The commission is preparing to search for a new police chief.City
Planning Commission to consider recommendation on proposed ‘Objective Design Standards’ for new homes in Piedmont
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The proposal includes updates to existing standards for ADUs, mixed-use, and multi-family development, and new objective standards for single family homes and residential projects up to 4 units.Around Town
Community invited to Piedmont’s 29th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
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Featuring Congresswoman Lateefah Simon; free tickets available while capacity allows.Around Town
Stolen truck crashes into home: Piedmont Police
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Suspects crashed brand new vehicle hauling dirt and concrete into home at Ricardo and Blair.Business & Finance
Gavin Newsom forecasts a rosier California budget and banks on AI boom continuing
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The governor’s 2026-27 budget proposal projects $9 billion more in revenue than anticipated, banking on the AI-driven economy to last.California
Newsom proposes governor controls the California Department of Education
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Under the shift, the state superintendent of public instruction would have a different role.California
UC enrolls more Californians, driven by increases at Riverside
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Systemwide, UC saw increases in enrollments of new out-of-state and international students.California
