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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 · 2d
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Richmond-San Rafael Bridge set for temporary westbound closure as Caltrans works on upgrades

The overnight shutdown is part of a larger effort to modernize the bridge, including a new cashless tolling system and a potential redesign of its westbound lanes. Drivers who use the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge should prepare for construction-related closures this weekend as Caltrans works on several projects to modernize the Bay Area crossing. Westbound Interstate […]

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 19h

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 · 3d

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Berkeley Half Marathon will bring road closures Sunday

The annual Berkeley Half Marathon is back Sunday, and the city has announced road closures for race day. There will be parking restrictions along the main 13.1-mile race course and shorter 5- and 10-kilometer courses, according to an announcement posted Tuesday. The city will shut down several blocks around the...

Berkeley, CA · 1d
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Election results in Berkeley and Alameda County

Read all Berkeleyside’s coverage of the 2026 election. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters published its latest batch of election results Friday evening, and all but a very few ballots have now been counted. Daria Wrubel has won a narrow victory over Laura Babitt in District 1. Igor Tregub...

Alameda County, CA · 15h

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Brentwood: City Seeks Residents To Fill Vacancies On 3 City Commissions

Brentwood is seeking residents to serve on three city commissions, with several positions available on panels that advise the City Council on arts, parks and recreation, and planning matters. In a statement Friday, city officials said they are accepting applications for positions on the Arts, Park and Recreation, and Planning...

Brentwood, CA · 15h

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Wrubel declares victory in tight District 1 race; Humbert and Tregub reelected

Daria Wrubel declared victory in the race to represent City Council District 1 late Friday as nearly final election results showed her atop the crowded field that sought to represent Northwest Berkeley. The returns also confirmed councilmembers Mark Humbert and Igor Tregub have won their bids for re-election. Alameda County...

Berkeley, CA · 15h

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Locked out, still fighting: Zakiya Jendayi challenges the loss of an Oakland home

After an inheritance ruling and an October lockout, the former student of Dr. Laura Dean Head seeks an independent investigation and a halt to any sale. Court records show a sharply contested account of influence and intent. Zakiya Jendayi says she has removed most of her belongings from the home...

Oakland, CA · 1d

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A movement of traditional healers rises in Oakland

If you have a toothache, you go to the dentist. If you have a broken bone, you go to the doctor. But how do you tend to your emotional wounds such as grief, past trauma and burnout? And how do you attend to collective harm, the result of waves of addiction, gun violence and sexual violence that have moved through Oakland?

Oakland, 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 · 2d

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 · 1d

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d

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SF data center boom may ‘crowd out’ city housing development

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — San Francisco officials said even one new data center has the potential to stall growth of new housing and commercial spaces because of trailing energy capacities. Mayor Daniel Laurie ordered the Tuesday report after the Board of Supervisors voted last month to pass a 45-day pause on data center production to […]

San Francisco, CA · 2d

SFGate

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San Francisco supervisor wants to permanently close Castro gas station

Gary McCoy is the latest San Francisco politician calling to convert gas stations into housing. “We’ve got two gas stations in the Castro,” McCoy said during the debate at the Commonwealth Club. “Do we need two gas stations in the Castro? Probably not.”. The once-ambitious policy might...

San Francisco, CA · 1d

SFGate

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Regional: Planned Closure Of State Route 4 East Of Discovery Bay Rescheduled For Nov. 22

The planned closure of State Route 4 east of Discovery Bay has been postponed due to a stormy weather forecast, Caltrans officials announced Thursday. The full closure was originally scheduled for Sunday and is now expected to happen on Nov. 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Article continues below...

Discovery Bay, CA · 1d

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You’ll Fall In Love With The Retro Charm Of This Drive-Thru Dairy In California

There’s a drive-thru in Pleasanton, California that has absolutely nothing to do with burgers, fries, or anything you’d eat while steering with one knee. Meadowlark Dairy serves soft-serve ice cream through a window, and once you’ve experienced it, every other drive-thru in your life will feel like a letdown.

Pleasanton, CA · 2d

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Latest Bay Area city considering data center ban amid backlash

(KRON) — Fairfield city officials could vote to hit pause on data center development Tuesday after calling a special meeting. “Over the past few months, the public has provided comments to the council raising concerns about the impact of data centers on health, safety, and welfare of the community,” Fairfield City Manager David Gassaway said.

Fairfield, CA · 3d

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City of Napa to Launch New GIS Hub at Napa County GIS Day 2026

The City of Napa invites residents to explore the power of mapping technology and discover new ways to access public information during Napa County GIS Day 2026, taking place Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the Napa County Library. GIS Day is an international event dedicated to educating, inspiring, and demonstrating...

Napa, CA · 1d

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Defense challenges star witness in bribery trial of ex-Oakland mayor

OAKLAND, Calif. (CN) — Oakland businessman and political mover Mario Juarez continued his testimony Thursday about his role in what he characterizes as a corruption scheme including ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. Juarez claims Thao agreed to accept $300,000 in bribes in exchange for using her position to ensure city...

Oakland, CA · 1d