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REVIEW: New Edition, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton kick off New Edition Way Tour...

OAKLAND — Soul group New Edition kicked off a 30-date arena tour with Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton on Wednesday at Oakland Arena, bringing together three of the most popular acts of the ’80s and ’90s. The New Edition Way Tour presented a unique perspective with...
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This is what will replace Neiman Marcus in Walnut Creek

(KRON) — For nearly a decade, Neiman Marcus was an anchor store for luxury shopping in Walnut Creek’s already ritzy downtown area. For whatever void Neiman Marcus left five years ago when it shut down, there is now more clarity on what will take over the space on 1000 S Main St. A Restoration Hardware […]
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Suspects behind Oakland market triple killing identified

(KRON) — Two felons allegedly carried out a deadly triple shooting inside a neighborhood market in East Oakland, prosecutors said. Three victims were fatally shot in Sky Market, located at 8433 International Blvd., on January 3, according to police. Two of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and the third...
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Kaiser’s $556M Medicare Advantage whistleblower lawsuit: 10 things to know

In the largest Medicare Advantage fraud settlement to date, Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente agreed to pay $556 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act by submitting unsupported diagnosis codes to Medicare Advantage. The government alleged the scheme occurred between 2009 and 2018 in...
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One Oakland police officer made $490,000 in overtime. The city can’t find records detailing...

For five years now, Oakland has struggled with immense budget deficits. The city’s most recent financial forecast shows budget gaps hovering around $120 million each year until 2030, forcing major cuts to spending unless the city finds new revenues. One major source of overspending in the city is the...
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6 Amazing Facts About BART’s Transbay Tube You Almost Certainly Didn’t Know

If you have ever zipped between San Francisco and Oakland on BART, you have ridden through one of the Bay Area's most unusual pieces of infrastructure: the Transbay Tube -- a one-of-a-kind underwater tunnel built more like a ship than a subway tunnel.
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Alameda Mom Busted After Blind Teen Beating as Toddler Bolts Into Traffic

A 32-year-old Alameda woman is in custody after prosecutors say she beat her legally blind teenage daughter while a 3-year-old in the home ran into a busy street and was nearly struck by a passing car. The alleged assault and the near-miss happened last Saturday, and authorities say the woman was later arrested at a...
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Tech layoffs: Google, Amazon and Pinterest plan new cuts in California

Google, Amazon and Pinterest are moving ahead with new rounds of layoffs in California, according to state filings.
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This Oakland, CA Brunch Gem Is Quietly Turning Night Owls Into Dawn Devotees

Oakland has a new morning obsession, and it lives on Lakeshore Avenue in a light‑filled space where brunch feels more like a mini celebration than a meal. 🥞. Word has been spreading quickly about The Peach, a vibrant all‑day brunch spot at the historic Lakeshore address that took over the former Lakeshore Café and...
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Oakland Police Seize Illegal Weapons and Drugs in Unlicensed East Oakland Smoke Shop Raid

Following up on multiple tips from concerned citizens, the Oakland Police Department's Alcoholic Beverage Action Team (ABAT) cracked down on an unlicensed smoke shop in East Oakland. The operation last Tuesday, orchestrated in partnership with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, yielded a trove...

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