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Oakland sues local school district for not paying over $1.5M in election-related costs
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OUSD hasn’t paid any costs for elections since the 2008 general election because of an oversight by the city that wasn’t noticed until 2023.Bay Area
Buckle up, kids: Child Passenger Safety Week reminds parents proper way to use car seats
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Get a free child safety seat inspection at a CA Highway Patrol office.Around Town
What’s the Deal With … ?
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A reader inquires about the state of Piedmont Park's playground swings.Health Matters
Historic numbers of Americans live by themselves as they age
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This trend, often more associated with women, has profound health consequences.guns
Do you know what to do in an active shooter incident? Safety expert has surprising advice
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Don’t do nothing. That is the central message in a webinar that trains people how to respond in an active shooter event.Around Town
This year’s Harvest Festival has something for everyone
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New this year, the Watermelon Eating Contest joins the Edibles Contest and an expanded Farmer's Market as a must-do. Interested in volunteering?Oakland
Oakland’s Measure OO would update the city’s ethics rules for first time in 10 years
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Voters will decide the fate of a ballot measure on November 5 aimed at strengthening and updating the city’s Public Ethics Commission.Bay Area
No sleeping bags, keep moving: California cities increase crackdown on homeless encampments
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After a court ruling this summer, Gov. Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to clear encampments on state property, and encouraging local governments to do the same.crime
