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Barbara Lee officially declares her candidacy for Oakland mayor, promises to be ‘hands on’
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The newly retired congresswoman, now 78, first got her start as chief of staff for US Representative Ron Dellums, who later served as Oakland mayor from 2007-2011.wildfires
LA fires underscore how much California has to lose if Trump withholds disaster aid
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The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster.Bay Area
Fifteen applicants in line to become interim AlCo District Attorney. Supes must pick one
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The next stage of the process starts Jan. 16 when supervisors will pick finalists from the applicants.Arts & Entertainment
Best Bets: Indie bookstore crawl, Gaffigan and Chen, ‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar,’ Cris Williamson, ‘Some Like It Hot’
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Local writer Charlie Jane Anders invites book lovers to an Emergency Bookstore and Chocolate Crawl in Rockridge this Sat.wildfires
California infernos in January? Here’s why wildfire season keeps getting longer and more devastating
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Whatever NIMBYism that gave comfort to some Californians — never having a fire in their community before — no longer applies to most areas.California
Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain
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This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.City
The Blotter | Gun found in stolen vehicle
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Plus: Flock safety camera vandalized, car thefts, and stolen cars found.City
City says emergency dispatch center remodel on track to finish on time and within budget
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Plus: Police department celebrates a new hire and a promotion.City
