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Oakland loosens rules on police chases, giving officers more leeway

The Oakland Police Commission this week gave police Chief Floyd Mitchell the green light to allow officers to start a car chase without prior approval from a supervisor and to   read more…

September 27, 2025

Nearly $1 billion in tax money now flowing to Alameda County child care providers

Alameda County officials announced Monday the release of $17 million in emergency grants to more than 370 licensed child care providers across the county.  Childcare centers in Oakland, Hayward and   read more…

September 23, 2025

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