Oakland spares firehouses, but it will be months before closed stations reopen

Oakland City Council voted Tuesday to reopen three fire stations that were temporarily closed to save money amid a $130 million budget shortfall.  The resolution passed unanimously, signaling a push to restore critical fire and medical services to impacted neighborhoods. “There is nothing more vital to the voices of Oakland residents than preserving essential, public … Continue reading Oakland spares firehouses, but it will be months before closed stations reopen