News & Opinion
This Week
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The Coming National Water-Quality Crisis 1
New California testing guidelines that take effect this month are expected to reveal widespread groundwater contamination from the chemicals associated with Teflon.
by Brett Simpson | Jan 14, 2020
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Dare We Hope For Federal Legalization?
Efforts have been stymied, but momentum continues to build at the state level.
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 14, 2020
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Alameda Contemplates License Plate Readers at Island's Entry Points
Plus, San Leandro disinterested in "toothless" campaign-finance reforms.
by Steven Tavares | Jan 14, 2020
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Corrections
| Jan 14, 2020
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The Great Cannabis Crash of 2019 6
California is famous for its cyclical booms and busts: housing, dotcoms, gold mining. Guess which industry is next.
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 14, 2020
News Blogs
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Friday's Briefing: Alameda County gets $38 million to help homeless; Bloomberg has coffee with Schaaf
JetBlue ends service at Oakland Airport
by Steven Tavares | Jan 17, 2020
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Thursday's Briefing: FEMA trailers coming to Oakland to help homeless; Skinner bill to limit excessive CEO pay moves forward
Fake parking tickets in Alameda
by Steven Tavares | Jan 16, 2020
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Wednesday's Briefing: Richmond bans coal shipments; House to vote on Barbara Lee's repeal of 'endless war' authorization
Swalwell passed over as impeachment manager in the Senate
by Steven Tavares | Jan 15, 2020
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Tuesday's Briefing: Sheriff evicts Moms 4 Housing members, arrests made; A constitutional amendment to end homelessness?
Lee: Democratic debate rules discriminate against candidates of color
by Steven Tavares | Jan 14, 2020
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Monday's Briefing: 'We're not leaving,' homeless moms said after court ruling; Newsom wants to expand state parks system
Bonta wants to add bus-only lane to the Bay Bridge
by Steven Tavares | Jan 13, 2020
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Experts from UC Berkeley say more work is needed to stem the spread of deceptive audio and video content in advance of presidential election.
by Lou Fancher | Jan 8, 2020
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What Are The Implications of Taxing High-THC Weed?
Should California follow Illinois' lead and tax according to potency?
by Dan Mitchell | Jan 8, 2020
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| Jan 8, 2020
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After Montclair Homicide, Oakland Councilmember Sheng Thao Wants Police Walking Beats
Plus, county fire chief retires, and support for Hernandez grows.
by Steven Tavares | Jan 8, 2020
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Corrections
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