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Sheriff's Termination of ICE Jail Contract Not a Win for Many Immigrant Families 2
The decision may result in relocating detainees further away from legal aid and loved ones while the mass incarceration of undocumented people continues.
by Darwin BondGraham | Jul 18, 2018
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Protecting the East Bay's Water
The Mokelumne River has been designated wild and scenic, giving it permanent protection from future dams.
by Alastair Bland | Jul 18, 2018
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Lower Cannabis Taxes Will Be an Option on Oakland's November Ballot
Voters are being asked to give the city council the power to lower marijuana business tax rates, which are currently among the highest in the state.
by Darwin BondGraham | Jul 18, 2018
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Turning the Page 2
My commitment to regaining your trust.
by Robert Gammon | Jul 18, 2018
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Letters of the Week: Our Readers Chime in on Last Week's Issue
| Jul 18, 2018
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A Path Forward 15
After an upheaval, the Express remains committed to community journalism — but we must do better.
by Kathleen Richards | Jul 17, 2018
News Blogs
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Oakland Councilmember Lynette Gibson McElhaney Proposes Removing Eviction Protections from Thousands of Apartments 11
by Darwin BondGraham | Jul 20, 2018
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Richmond Police Chief Allwyn Brown Calls Express Story ‘Dishonest,’ ‘False,’ and ‘Under-Sourced,’ but Fails to Offer Evidence 1
by John Geluardi | Jul 20, 2018
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Far from Home and Alone: Unaccompanied Immigrant Youth Find Refuge in Oakland Unified
Alameda County has second-highest number of unaccompanied minors in California.
by Carolyn Jones of EdSource | Jul 20, 2018
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Oakland Yemeni Man Pleads Guilty in Terrorism Case 2
But Amer Alhaggagi's attorneys plan to defend him at an upcoming sentencing hearing, arguing that prosecutors 'slammed' the 23-year old with a 'dangerous statute.'
by Darwin BondGraham | Jul 18, 2018
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Oakland Council Rejects Contract Extension with Stanford Researcher for Police Racial Profiling Project 2
The decision comes one day before a ‘rebuilding community police trust’ town hall featuring Mayor Schaaf, Police Chief Kirkpatrick and the Stanford team.
by Darwin BondGraham | Jul 18, 2018
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Why Hasn’t Oakland Sued the NFL Yet? 11
Filing a lawsuit against Mark Davis and the NFL over the Raiders’ move is a no-brainer. But 16 months after the NFL owners’ vote, fan groups and lawsuit backers are still waiting on city officials, and time is running out.
by Chris De Benedetti | Jul 17, 2018
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The Magic of Oakland Baseball Returns 1
The never-say-die A’s have charged into the playoff race, ensuring that the summer of 2018 in the Oakland Coliseum is going to be special.
by Chris De Benedetti | Jul 13, 2018
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Alameda County Leads Region in Civil Rights Payouts 5
There have been $15.5 million in civil rights settlements and judgments involving the sheriff's office over the last three years.
by Scott Morris | Jul 11, 2018
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The 'Real Alamedans' 6
A group of Alameda residents met in June to discuss forming a PAC to combat union and developer influence in city politics. But a sexist comment is drawing criticism.
by Rasheed Shabazz | Jul 11, 2018
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Bicycle Path for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge May Be Used for Cars 7
Bicycle advocates say a proposal to use the planned bikeway on the bridge for vehicle traffic during commute times would hurt access for Richmond residents.
by Alastair Bland | Jul 11, 2018
