News & Opinion
This Week
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Digging Dirt to Dial For Dollars?
Republican operative seek dirt on East Bay's Afghan-American congressional candidate.
by Steven Tavares | May 22, 2019
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Big Oakland Tax Cut Seems Imminent 1
But cannabis advocates warn that may not be enough for some Oakland cannabis businesses.
by Dan Mitchell | May 22, 2019
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DA Calls Police Shooting Justified
Plus, Oakland council committee urges audit of county jail.
by Steven Tavares | May 22, 2019
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Recycling's Sword of Damocles 6
China's unwillingness to keep buying low-value U.S. waste has destroyed the industry's economics, but the truth is that far too much of what we throw in the recycling bin has always just been garbage.
by Liz Zarka | May 21, 2019
News Blogs
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Thursday's Briefing: Oakland approves funding for paving streets; Dublin rejects flying LGBT flag
Draymond and Klay honored for their stellar defense
by Steven Tavares | May 23, 2019
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Wednesday's Briefing: Newsom names homeless task force in Oakland; OUSD loses its new CFO
Fire marshal refutes claim that Ghost Ship fire was an act of arson
by Steven Tavares | May 22, 2019
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Tuesday's Briefing: Desley Brooks files lawsuit, blames city attorney for costing her re-election
Warriors are heading to their fifth straight NBA Finals
by Steven Tavares | May 21, 2019
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Monday's Briefing: Measles at Berkeley Bowl; Richmond cop involved in Celeste Guap scandal got his job back 1
Trump's tariffs helping Central Valley garlic industry
by Steven Tavares | May 20, 2019
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Friday's Briefing: Oakland Police raid arrests 16 gang members; SB50 is dead for this year
Alameda County homeless count is up 43 percent
by Steven Tavares | May 17, 2019
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