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Richmond, Chevron reach $550M compromise that puts brakes on November tax measure
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Chevron offered to pay $300 million over 10 years, which they increased to $550 million if the city dropped the ballot measure.addiction
Fighting fentanyl: Assembly committee seeks solutions to rise of opioid deaths among kids
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Between 2019 and 2021, drug overdoses became the third most common cause of death for U.S. children and teens, according to the CDC.ballot
‘A huge disappointment’: $20B housing bond yanked from fall ballot amid flagging support
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Polling showed that voters’ interest in the proposal had stagnated as they remained concerned with inflation and high taxes.Climate
Oakland Zoo, Children’s Fairyland receive $400K boost for conservation, education
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The grants will fund education and youth outreach programs for school-age children in the East Bay.City
The Blotter | Man arrested for sending death threats to police
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Suspect was known to Piedmont Police; also: stolen vehicles lead to arrests; residential burglary; and more.Oakland
Oakland returns to its Roots: Pro soccer club will call Coliseum home for its 2025 season
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The team has bounced between local college stadiums for the last few years, most recently at California State University, East Bay.wildfires
Californians: Your rent may go up because of rising insurance rates
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Small businesses that rent their space will be affected by their landlords’ rising premiums, too.Education
5 updates on teens from the CDC: declining sadness, but more bullying and violence
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Depression and suicidal activity have decreased slightly for teens since 2021.City
