Oakland
Elections
California voters will decide on Newsom’s mental health overhaul. How did we get here?
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Proposition 1, the latest milestone in California’s long struggle to address mental illness, would allocate new funding for housing and treatment facilities.Health Matters
‘Fourth Wave’ of opioid epidemic crashes ashore, propelled by fentanyl and meth
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A report found the US is facing a rise in the use of multiple drugs at once, which not only is often more deadly but complicates treatment efforts.Bay Area
Property-poor districts demand fairer funding for school facilities
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Advocates are pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislators over a school bond for the November ballot.Around Town
The Blotter | Drunk driver arrested on Linda Avenue
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Drug paraphernalia, burglary tools also found.budget
California lawmakers face a ballooning budget deficit
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A $73 billion in 2024-25 shortfall puts more pressure on legislators and the governor to find savings.Crime & Safety
Letter to the Editor | Chris Moore for Alameda County Supervisor
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Moore will help restore shared prosperity for our district, writes Oakland resident Tim Gardner.crime
UC Berkeley alert system falls under scrutiny following slow response during gun incident
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The system didn’t warn students until 40 minutes after shots were fired on campus.education
4 ways Gen Z is thinking about their education and future
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Researchers find in spite of their many worries, Gen Z-ers are generally more optimistic than older generations.California
