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California officials seem receptive to State Farm Insurance's emergency rate hike request at Oakland hearing
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could ...
Things to do Oakland: The story behind the Chappell Hayes Observation Tower
Nadel is surely one of a few who frequent the area regularly, and she has a good reason to: the two-story observation tower ...
SWAT responds to man barricaded in South Oakland home, public asked to avoid area
The University of Pittsburgh Police reported a “large police presence” near 50 Bates, which is located between Boulevard of ...
Major retailer quietly shutters Oakland store
The Lululemon store on the corner of 25th and Broadway in uptown Oakland has quietly closed its doors for good.
Oakland mayoral race tightens up as Loren Taylor turns up the heat on Barbara Lee
Loren Taylor has tried to tie Barbara Lee to former Mayor Sheng Thao, who was recalled by angry voters in Oakland, California.
Officers recognized for work in addressing Oakland Hills shooting
Oakland police officers are being recognized by the department and neighbors for their swift action in a shooting that left ...
1 dead, 1 wounded after overnight shooting in West Oakland
One man has died and another man was wounded following a shooting in West Oakland early Friday morning, police said.
Sheng Thao considered using Oakland’s funds for consultant owed money by campaign, new docs suggest
Sheng Thao’s chief of staff, indicated the mayor wanted to use $50,000 from her office budget to make good on her campaign ...