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Former staffer for ousted Oakland mayor Thao announces candidacy to replace her
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Vying for the seat, Renia Webb joins candidates Loren Taylor, Tyron Jordan, Mindy Pechenuk, Fabian Robinson, Elizabeth Swaney and Larry Lionel Young Jr.Oakland
Supervisors set timeline to appoint interim Alameda County DA, open application period
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The application process kicks off Wednesday, with a deadline for submissions on Jan. 6, and a formal appointment expected in early Feb.Crime & Safety
The Blotter | Man attempts to enter house in Piedmont
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Suspect had a gun; fled when he saw a female resident in the home.Around Town
Letter to the Editor | Thanks to all for making Piedmont’s Lights Up! a joyful event
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Community support makes the celebration possible, writes Piedmont Beautification President Patty Dunlap.holiday
‘Criminals don’t take holidays off’: FBI warns public of scams targeting shoppers, donors
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Beware of fake charities, puppy scams, fraudulent websites, and online shopping discounts too good to be true.budget
Oakland eyes ‘back-to-basics’ budget with initial $204M in cuts to staff, police overtime
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The second phase of cuts would include an additional $16 million in budget reductions.health
Resources are expanding for older adults on their own
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Aging alone, without a spouse, a partner, or children, requires careful planning. New programs for this growing population offer much-needed help.Bay Area
What the tsunami alert revealed about how Bay Area governments respond in emergency
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Warning revealed uneven response from the various Bay Area cities, counties and emergency services.Oakland
