Crime & Safety
AlCo DA Price responds to her critics, rejects recall group’s demand she fire a subordinate
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Price rejected calls from the group Save Alameda For Everyone to fire Desmond Jeffries, director of recruitment and retention in her office.climate change
This seashell could be California’s next state symbol
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State legislator says the shell of the black abalone, an endangered marine snail, is the ideal choice — to represent the threat of climate change and to honor its history with Native American tribes.California
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.Crime & Safety
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.Bay Area
