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Port of Oakland appoints McKenney as next executive director; first woman to hold title
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McKenney has had a number of roles at the port since 1994, including aviation planning manager and interim executive director.gavin newsom
Politicians rise or fall on disaster response. The LA fires are Gavin Newsom’s big test
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Newsom is getting props for being highly involved and available from day one.Bay Area
SF unveils expanded UN Skate Plaza to create ‘safer, more connected’ skating community
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The plaza drew more than 340,000 visitors in its first year and contributed to a 79% reduction in daytime drug-related incidents, according to officials.Bay Area
Fortunato Bas on her first month as Alameda County supervisor: ‘Going fairly smoothly’
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The former Oakland City Councilmember and interim mayor discusses the challenges and opportunities of her new role.Uncategorized
California homeowners will have to fund half of high-risk insurer’s $1 billion ‘bailout’
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Most California home and fire insurance customers will see temporary fees added to their insurance bills as part of the charge.energy
Learning through burning: Moss Landing fire exposes need for changes in battery facilities
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Some of the issues that arose were the need for better emergency response plans, better monitoring, better architecture and better public health preparedness.recycling
Bay Area legislator’s proposal would expand uses of recycled water for toilets, irrigation
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The goal is to boost the state's ability to meet its water recycling goals.Bay Area
Big homeowner rate hike from State Farm shot down by California regulator
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The company last week asked for interim rate increases averaging 22% for homeowners.Oakland
