Sideshow promoters face stiff penalties under new Oakland law

Sideshow promoters face stiff penalties under new Oakland law

Oakland City Council passed an ordinance Tuesday making it a crime to organize, facilitate or promote sideshows. 

The ordinance passed with six votes — councilmembers Kevin Jenkin…

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OUSD makes strides in helping Yemeni students achieve, but families say more is needed

OUSD makes strides in helping Yemeni students achieve, but families say more is needed

Two years ago, the Oakland Unified School District promised hundreds of Yemeni students that it would offer more services in Arabic, including hiring more Arabic-speaking teachers, to help kids fr…

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Bay Wheels looking to add hundreds of e-bikes to East Bay fleet

Bay Wheels looking to add hundreds of e-bikes to East Bay fleet

Getting around town might get a lot easier, especially for college students in the East Bay.

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission wants to subsidize 20,000 annual Bay Wheels passe…

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