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Orlando Arriola hired to be Oakland’s new fire marshal
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Arriola previously served as a firefighter, peace officer and fire marshal in El Paso, Texas, and as a fire chief in New MexicoFamily & Kids
Free harbor tours in Port of Oakland start next month
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The cruises provide a peek at maritime operations at the port, and follow the shoreline to see giant cranes and megaships.News
Smoke sends Las Vegas-bound flight back to Oakland
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Southwest Airlines Flight 2541 left Oakland but had to turn around. No injuries were reported.California
Oakland Public Library to expand hours starting April 1
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Fourteen neighborhood branches will now be open six days/week, and will stay open until 8 p.m. on two nights/week.California
Oakland school board votes to approve $22M in budget cuts
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Vote went against the wishes of dozens of students, teachers and community members who unanimously opposed the cuts at a rancorous three-hour public hearing.Featured in Category
At MBK Rising! boys, men urged to create stories of change, hope
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The power of storytelling and connecting with others help overcome the challenges of living as an African-American.News
Oakland teacher strike begins; rally and march planned later in the day
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3,000 teachers walk out as union calls for higher wages to address the higher cost of living in the area.calendar
Children’s Fairyland Lunar New Year
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Celebrate the Year of the Pig at Children's Fairyland! Through Sunday, February 3 (weather permitting) with special performances, decorations and themed activities.Bay Area
