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Uber loses bid to overturn state’s gig worker law; California Supreme Court case up next
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The law reclassified gig workers as employees rather than independent contractors, making them eligible for better pay and benefits.Fires
GoFundMe account created for Alameda County firefighter injured battling Corral Fire
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Brandon Franco suffered burns to multiple parts of his body while battling a fast moving grass fire on June 1.Bay Area
East Bay Regional Park District showcases new photo collection of historic park landscapes
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Check out the nostalgic images that capture parkland and open space views of the East Bay from 1965 to 1981.California
Some California officials can meet remotely. For local advisory boards, state lawmakers say no
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The debate centered over making it easier for board members to participate — or giving Californians the chance to address public officials face to face.lawsuit
Oakland city attorney threatens to sue hotel, alleging it owes workers more than $400,000
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Oakland’s Measure Z requires hotels to pay workers $15 per hour with health benefits or $20 per hour without health benefits.Fires
Caldecott Tunnel eastbound bore to close this week to clean soot from vehicle fire
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The left of the two eastbound tunnels on Highway 24 will be closed three nights this week from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.berkeley
People’s Park activists ‘disappointed but not surprised’ after court sides with UC Berkeley
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Local officials and State Assemblymember Buffy Wicks have praised the “common sense decision” by the court.crimes
Organizers of campaign effort to recall Oakland mayor say they delivered petition to city
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Oakland United to Recall Sheng Thao (OUST) said they only need 24,644 valid signatures to qualify for an election and that they turned in the petition well before the July 22 deadline.DMV
