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This Week
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Will Covid Sap Weed-biz Hype?
Old-school cannabis veterans yearn for a more-grounded industry
by Dan Mitchell | May 27, 2020
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A's Owner Going on a Rent Strike 1
Coronavirus Journal: Oakland bishop considers outdoor mass
by Steven Tavares | May 27, 2020
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Giant Rebates for Commercial Landlords? 1
Proposal before Board of Equalization could devastate local government finances
by Jennifer Wadsworth | May 27, 2020
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The Play's Not the Thing
Theater in the Age of Corona
by Jeffrey Edalatpour | May 27, 2020
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Letters 1
| May 27, 2020
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Could Teens Vote in School Elections?
Oakland will decide if teenagers can vote in contests for the school board.
by Steven Tavares | May 27, 2020
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Training Your Mind for the New Normal
A focus on physical health is more important during the current crisis
by Michael Stanton | May 27, 2020
News Blogs
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Friday's Briefing: Mayor Schaaf was tested for covid-19; Oakland city auditor slams Police Commission 1
Lawsuit asserts San Leandro Police 'stomped' on woman causing miscarriage
by Steven Tavares | May 29, 2020
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Thursday's Briefing: Travel ban to Lake Tahoe lifted; BART to employ social distancing on trains
Latonda Simmons named Oakland assistant city administrator
by Steven Tavares | May 28, 2020
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Wednesday's Briefing: Oakland loses appeal in coal ban lawsuit; Alameda County surpasses 3,000 covid-19 cases
A's to furlough, cut salaries for some employees
by Steven Tavares | May 27, 2020
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Tuesday's Briefing: Employees at Oakland McDonald's go on strike after covid-19 outbreak; Judge allows climate change lawsuit to move forward 1
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier reveals he was on a ventilator for four weeks
by Steven Tavares | May 26, 2020
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Friday's Briefing: California jobless rate hits 15.5 percent; Celebrate Memorial Day virtually!
Alameda dedicates area for those living in vehicles to park
by Steven Tavares | May 22, 2020
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