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This Week
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Will the State Take Over PG&E? And If That is Possible, Is It Also Wise?
With Gov. Newsom and a San Francisco senator making noises about public power, what would such a move entail?
by Susan Kuchinskas | Feb 26, 2020
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Sanders vs. Warren on Cannabis
As with many things, their goals are similar; their approaches are starkly different.
by Dan Mitchell | Feb 26, 2020
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Happy International RSI Day
May your body parts be healthy ones.
by Howard Egerman | Feb 26, 2020
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How Finances Trumped Treatment for the Mentally Ill 1
A Psychiatric Emergency in Contra Costa County — Part Two
by John Geluardi | Feb 26, 2020
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Letters
| Feb 26, 2020
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Oakland Police Commission and Mayor Fire Chief Without Cause
Plus, illegal mailers and charter school backers.
by Steven Tavares | Feb 26, 2020
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When It’s Time For a Tax: Measure Q and a Vision for Oakland Parks
For 50 years, the city has underfunded its parks. You can help turn that around.
by Heather Kuiper, Ken Lupoff, and C.N.E. Corbin | Feb 26, 2020
News Blogs
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Wednesday's Briefing: Oakland's next chief of police must be progressive, police commission chair said; Trump can withhold funding to sanctuary cities 1
Strange smell at Oakland Airport sends four to hospital
by Steven Tavares | Feb 26, 2020
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Tuesday's Briefing: Ousted Oakland police chief talks lawsuit; Two coronavirus patients being treated in the East Bay
Assembly bill takes aim at local impact fees
by Steven Tavares | Feb 25, 2020
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Monday's Briefing: Air quality at McClymonds appears safe; Berkeley Unified speaks on sexual assault lawsuit
PG&E union blasts Bernie Sanders
by Steven Tavares | Feb 24, 2020
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Friday's Briefing: Oakland police chief is abruptly fired; Berkeley mayor wants to give renters right to buy their homes 2
Berkeley Bowl co-founder dies
by Steven Tavares | Feb 21, 2020
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Thursday's Briefing: McClymonds temporarily closed for groundwater issue; $7M Powerball ticket sold in San Leandro
A's pitcher received death threats for speaking out on cheating scheme
by Steven Tavares | Feb 20, 2020
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Some Environmentalists Are Disappointed With Governor Gavin Newsom 2
Governor's office has seemed reluctant to help protect Northern California's rivers and fisheries if the actions might anger agricultural interests.
by Alastair Bland | Feb 19, 2020
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Can A Legal Magic Mushroom Industry Avoid the Pitfalls of Recreational Weed? 1
The illegality of natural hallucinogens is increasingly under assault. But what are the implications?
by Dan Mitchell | Feb 19, 2020
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A Psychiatric Emergency in Contra Costa County 6
For years, Contra Costa County has ignored problems at its once-groundbreaking psychiatric unit. Now the violence and aggression have reached a breaking point.
by John Geluardi | Feb 19, 2020
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Haubert Would Seek to Limit County Programs Related to Abortion
Plus, Alameda school official arrested, and Pamela Price forms slate to diversify Democrats.
by Steven Tavares | Feb 19, 2020
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