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Oakland school district improperly diverted $3.5M, students say

Students and teachers are demanding the Oakland school district return $3.5M in voter-approved education funds they say was improperly diverted. Cash-strapped district says no specific approvals were needed for reserve spending.

Oakland, CA · 1d
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Richmond voters back Measure Q, paving the way for fire station repairs

Richmond voters have approved Measure Q, a $120 million bond measure that will raise property taxes to repair, replace and reconstruct Richmond’s aging fire stations and emergency-response facilities. Years of deferred maintenance at the city’s seven fire stations have led to mold, leaky roofs, faulty alerting systems, and seismic...

Richmond, CA · 20h
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Pinole Awarded $5 Million to Improve Air Quality and Health for Households in Pollution Corridor

Pinole, CA – The City of Pinole is proud to announce that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has awarded approximately $5 million to support a new decarbonization program designed to improve air quality and health outcomes for 189 households in a Pinole corridor disproportionately impacted by pollution.

Pinole, CA · 1d
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Oakland Woman Sounds Alarm Over Alleged Deed Theft, Probate Court Abuses, and the Loss of Black Generational Wealth

On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Oakland resident Zakiya Jendy, who is fighting to reclaim a home she says was wrongfully taken through Alameda County’s probate court system. The conversation exposed troubling allegations of judicial misconduct, excessive legal fees, and a system Jendy believes is stripping Black and Brown families of their generational wealth.

Oakland, CA · 1d
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Grandview Independent

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Anderson concedes Richmond mayor's race, says he'll be back in 2028

Ahmad Anderson conceded Richmond's mayoral runoff to Claudia Jiménez on Tuesday, after updated results from the Contra Costa County Elections Division put her ahead by 3,309 votes. Jiménez had 17,446 votes, or 55.2 percent, to Anderson's 14,137, or

Richmond, CA · 2d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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A $35M Home Just Hit San Francisco’s Market, the Year’s Highest Listing

With its $35 million price tag, the 9,000-square-foot home will move quickly in the wake of San Francisco’s recent AI wealth.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

KTVU FOX 2

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Salt & Straw ice cream chain with viral following opens in this Bay Area city, drawing crowds

OAKLAND, Calif. - A popular artisanal ice cream chain known for its unconventional, creative flavors is expanding in the Bay Area. On Wednesday, viral sensation Salt & Straw launched a soft opening at its new location in Oakland. Long line out the door. On a warmer than usual November evening,...

Oakland, CA · 18h

KRON4

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San Francisco plans to replace Safeway with new apartments

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Planning Department has approved plans to demolish the Marina Safeway to build a multi-use development featuring an 848-unit apartment building and a larger grocery store. The approval has left neighborhood residents divided over the proposed project. The project, developed by Align Real...

San Francisco, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Oakland charter school could face closure after leaders mistakenly cut high school without approval

An Oakland charter school skirted state law when its leaders quietly voted to eliminate the high school without seeking the required authorization. It now faces a critical vote by the school board.

Oakland, CA · 2d

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Cal losses, 77-65, to USC in Haas Pavilion

The California Golden Bears lost to the USC Trojans, 77-65, at Haas Pavilion on Wednesday night. Head Coach Mark Madsen maintained the same starting lineup, with Jordan Ross and Nojus Indrusaitis starting in the front court as Jake Wilkins, Sammie Yeanay and Mantas Kocanas helmed the front court. The Bears...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

El Tímpano

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‘I’m very scared’: immigrant patients are skipping care weeks after ICE presence at Highland Hospital

“I was terrified,” said Maricela in Spanish, who days later canceled an appointment at the hospital related to a jaw surgery she underwent last year. “They’re so close to you. It’s one thing to be told they’re in some area [in the city], but quite another to almost run into them in the hospital.” Maricela, […] The post ‘I’m very scared’: immigrant patients are skipping care weeks after ICE presence at Highland Hospital appeared first on El Tímpano .

Oakland, CA · 12h

Alameda Post

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Norwegian Wooden Sailing Ship Docks by USS Hornet

There’s a new ship in town! Alma af Frøya, a Norwegian wooden sailing ship has docked alongside the USS Hornet and will remain there for the next three weeks. “Meet our new neighbor!” the Hornet announced on Facebook. “This morning we were excited to welcome Alma af Frøya.” On Instagram, they also posted a short video, saying “History meets history.”

Alameda, CA · 3d

oaklandside.org

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Alleged co-conspirator in Oakland corruption case secretly lobbied for City Hall security contract

The Oakland corruption trial playing out right now in federal court has mostly focused on two companies: the city’s curbside recycling contractor, California Waste Solutions, and a homebuilding startup called Evolutionary Homes. The owners of both companies are alleged to have bribed former Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in pursuit of city contracts.

Oakland, CA · 1d

FoodWorldNews

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T&T Supermarket Fills a Decade-Empty Former Best Buy on Geary Boulevard as San Francisco Loses Neighborhood Grocers

T&T Supermarket opened its first San Francisco store on Nov. 5 at City Center, 2675 Geary Blvd., filling a former Best Buy space that had been vacant since 2017, according to SFist. The roughly 50,000-square-foot store at Geary Boulevard and Masonic Avenue is the Canadian chain's second California location and fourth in the United States.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Lego resale store coming to an unexpected San Francisco neighborhood

A former Inner Richmond grocery is getting a new tenant with a very different kind of inventory: The Missing Brick, which sells used Lego sets, Minifigures and rare parts.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

kalw.org

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Sights + Sounds Picks: Fine jewelry designer Dorian Webb

“Sights + Sounds Picks” is your weekly guide to the Bay Area arts scene through the eyes and ears of local artists. On this episode, Host Jeneé Darden speaks with fine jewelry designer Dorian Webb. She makes fine jewelry that celebrates women and African American culture. Her jewelry has been worn by famous women such as Rihanna, Oprah and Michelle Obama. You can visit Dorian at her Oakland studio by making an appointment online on her website.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 1d

Virginia Cavaliers On SI

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Three Cal players to watch against Virginia Saturday afternoon

It won't exactly be like looking in a mirror, but Virginia and California have several things in common as they prepare to meet Saturday in Scott Stadium. Both

Charlottesville, VA · 21h

Realtor.com News & Insights

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San Francisco Homes Move Faster as Fewer Options Hit the Market

San Francisco buyers faced tighter choices as inventory fell and homes moved off the market faster than a year ago.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

elreporterosf.com

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Federal changes threaten health insurance subsidies for 29,000 Bay Area immigrants

OAKLAND, Calif. — Covered California kicked off its 2027 open enrollment campaign Friday, Nov. 6, during a media and community event in Oakland, bringing together state health officials, healthcare advocates and community representatives to explain insurance options and financial assistance available to California residents amid significant federal policy changes.

Oakland, CA · 11h