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Alameda County approves purchase of hotel to house the homeless
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted a state grant to purchase property to house the homeless population, as part of California’s efforts to mitigate the effects of the read more…
California voters rejected increased regulations for dialysis clinics: What comes next?
Nearly 64% of Californians voted “No” on Proposition 23, a measure that would have expanded regulation for dialysis clinics in the state. Though official ballot results are not certified by read more…
How are Oakland schools responding to Prop. 16 failing?
California voters have decided not to restore affirmative action in schools. Proposition 16, which failed by a margin of 12 percentage points, would have reversed a 1996 ban on considering read more…
Pandemic restrictions return as COVID-19 cases spike in Alameda county
Alameda County restrictions moved back to the purple tier — the most restrictive tier — after COVID-19 cases increased by 48% in Alameda county week over week, according to data read more…
Four finalists being considered for top position at Oakland Police Department
The Oakland Police Commission announced four finalists under consideration for the role of Oakland’s next Chief of Police. The position has remained open since Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was fired by read more…
Why did Oakland’s Measure QQ fare so much better than other youth vote propositions in California?
Oakland’s Measure QQ, which allows 16-year-olds to vote in school board elections, became the sole youth vote measure in California to pass in this election, with over 67% of the read more…
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