News & Opinion
This Week
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No Place for Symbols of Bigotry and Racism
Rep. Barbara Lee supports Confederate statue removal legislation
by Rep. Barbara Lee | Jul 29, 2020
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Alameda Police Chief Out
Top cop retires after arrest of Black man dancing in the street
by Steven Tavares | Jul 29, 2020
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Protest Turns Violent in Oakland 5
Mayor warns Trump might send Feds
by Steven Tavares | Jul 29, 2020
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Key Partnerships 2
Cities, counties, state target homelessness with Project Homekey
by Janis Hashe | Jul 29, 2020
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Cannabis Case to Set Precedent
Outcome could prove decisive
by Dan Mitchell | Jul 29, 2020
News Blogs
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Monday's Briefing: OUSD, teachers at loggerheads over distance-learning with first day of school looming; Arrest in 32-year-old Castro Valley cold case
Some Cal, Stanford football players want to boycott upcoming season
by Steven Tavares | Aug 3, 2020
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Friday's Briefing: Alameda County covid-19 surge could be worse in the fall and winter, says county health official; Berkeley sees first police shooting in 8 years
Oakland's city council races may pivot on defunding OPD
by Steven Tavares | Jul 31, 2020
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Thursday's Briefing: Federal judge orders injunction against OPD use of tear gas on protesters; Sheriff's technician accused of smuggling meth into Santa Rita Jail
What's Billy Beane up to?
by Steven Tavares | Jul 30, 2020
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Wednesday's Briefing: Oakland City Council approves task force to defund OPD; Oakland students to receive donated laptops after school year begins
Vallejo police officers alleged to have celebrated fatal killings
by Steven Tavares | Jul 29, 2020
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Tuesday's Briefing: Federal monitor gives OPD good marks, but is watching response to protests; SF fire affecting Oakland air quality
Oakland native Zendaya receives Emmy nomination
by Steven Tavares | Jul 28, 2020
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