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Zero homicides: Oakland mayor, city officials point to October crime data as positive trend

Crime has been a major issue in Oakland and figures into a recall effort targeting Thao.

But School Board, district say more work needs to be done to understand and address proficiency gaps.

Elizabeth (“Beth”) Rhine is a retired principal with over 30 years of experience in Oakland, Berkeley schools.

Teachers hold final rally before election day.

Quirky creatures constructed from found material pop up in Piedmont Park.

PPN hosts 'Rethinking Success: Parenting Teens in a High-Pressure World' at the PHS Student Center.

Plus: Billy Collins, Haruki Murakami, memoirs and more.

Zurvohn Maloof's job will be to provide analysis to city leaders, including the Oakland Police Commission.

The Piedmont Beautification Foundation's Memorial Tree Program makes it possible to honor friends or family in a way that also benefits the city.

Witness tip leads to arrests; plus residents surprise burglars in the act; and vehicle sought in SF chase triggers ALPR alert.