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150 homeless shelter beds are likely headed to Oakland. Just not in Chinatown.
The area’s council member said placing a shelter near the neighborhood’s “vulnerable residents” would amount to ...
Plan for homeless shelter in Oakland’s Chinatown dropped after pushback
A city council member called the proposal to convert a hotel into 150 shelter beds ‘institutional racism’ amid concerns over ...
Oakland's public safety issues are tied to ongoing budget crisis, report says
A new report by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute points to a deeper problem: Oakland's public safety issues are directly tied to its ongoing budget crisis.
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‘Just Makes No Sense’: Protests Continue in Oakland Over Slashed Arts Position
“As simply as I can put it, the arts will not get by without this position,” said Cat Brooks, the Oakland artist, activist ...
Oakland voters approve purchase of police body cameras, AI software
OAKLAND — Town voters approved the purchase of new police body cameras and artificial intelligence-powered software that its ...
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Oakland schools emerge from state oversight into $30M deficit and leadership transition
The Oakland Unified School District regained complete local control from the state of California on Tuesday, but the district still faces an estimated $30 ...
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New OU budget approved with small housing and tuition increases
On Friday, the university trustees approved a budget for the 2025-26 school year that included a 9% increase in on-campus ...
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Pontiac schools approved balanced budget for next year
Pontiac schools will have a balanced budget heading into next year. The school board approved their 2025-26 budget on June 23 ...