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Earthquake to art: Bay Bridge steel repurposed

Artists and designers repurpose parts of the demolished eastern span of the Bay Bridge and create projects celebrating the bridge’s importance as an iconic structure.

By Alyson Stamos and Meg Shutzer on December 4, 2018
Tales of Two Cities brings you audio stories from Oakland and Richmond. Design by Angelica Casas.

Tales of Two Cities Podcast: Repurposing

Tales of Two Cities reporters explore all things repurposed — from buildings and bridges to names, Lyft rides, school meals, and cannabis.

By Amy Mostafa, Ashley Omoma, Nina Sparling, Alyson Stamos, Meg Shutzer, Sarah Trent, Ali DeFazio, James Tensuan and Wyatt Kroopf on December 3, 2018

Investigators suspect arson in latest Oakland construction site fire

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the most recent fire at a housing development construction site in Oakland.

By Meg Shutzer on October 25, 2018

Peralta Colleges’ reliance on temporary part-time workers under scrutiny

The Peralta College District misclassifies long-term employees as “temporary,” denying them higher pay and benefits, union officials say.

By Meg Shutzer on October 5, 2018

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