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Oakland’s Measure E looks poised to fail

Oakland’s Measure E is a parcel tax. If it passes, it will tax single-family homes one hundred ninety-two dollars annually. Taxes on apartment units will go up by one hundred thirty-five dollars. It was expected to bring in over $32 million annually to combat homelessness and illegal dumping and...
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A grim scene at Fruitvale crash site

Around 11:15 a.m. yesterday, a man driving a large stolen van, with two passengers inside, collided with an Oakland Police Department officer at the corner of East 12th Street and 29th Avenue, leaving the two passengers dead and the driver and an officer in the hospital, police said. According to...
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Widespread heat advisory goes into effect for Bay Area Thursday

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A widespread heat advisory will be in effect across much of the Bay Area on Thursday. Some areas could hit triple digits with high temperatures between 90 and 103 expected for interior valleys and high elevations. Even along the bay shore, Thursday could bring temperatures between 85 and 96 degre
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Thieves Walked Off With a Fully Loaded Police SUV in Downtown Oakland, and It’s...

Thieves stole a fully equipped police SUV from a downtown Oakland parking garage, including a light bar, push bar, sirens, and radio equipment. Stealing a cop car is the kind of thing that usually only happens in a video game. You boost a cruiser, the sirens light up, and you tear off down the street. In real life, it
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TIMELINE: Red Flag Warning issued as Bay Area heats up with high fire danger

The first Red Flag Warning for high fire danger in the Bay Area since November 2024 has been expanded as significantly hotter temperatures arrive Wednesday and intensify Thursday with the hottest weather so far this year. Here's what to expect.
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Man charged with murder in downtown Oakland shooting of San Leandro nurse

Authorities say a 39-year-old man killed 33-year-old Lartey Solomon during an attempted robbery near 14th and Harrison streets in downtown Oakland.
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Bay Area gets first red flag warning of year as ‘dangerous fire weather conditions’...

The Putah Fire near California’s Wine Country was the only major blaze burning Tuesday, but officials warned more fires could break later this week amid hot, dry and windy weather.
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Alameda County sheriff makes arrest after stolen vehicle heist

Alameda County Sheriff's Office arrested Oakland resident Darryl Roach on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle that was connected to the five-vehicle burglary Sunday. They have not yet determined whether additional suspects were involved. This investigation remains ongoing, and the office encourages the public to c
Featured picture for Once crowned the best in the country, this classic S.F. banh mi shop is expanding to the waterfront

Once crowned the best in the country, this classic S.F. banh mi shop is...

The longtime banh mi shop’s second location is part of a broader effort to revitalize the Fisherman’s Wharf area.
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SF Zoo targeted in possible ‘Swatting’ incident

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Staff and guests at the San Francisco Zoo were temporarily sheltering in place Monday after the Zoo received an unsubstantiated threat from an anonymous caller. Zoo officials that the call came in around 2:50 p.m. According to the San Francisco Police Department, officers received a call about a

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