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Young man shot to death in car in Oakland, police say – SFGate

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SFGateThe victim — who police did not immediately identify — was in the 8800 block of Hillside Street near 88th Avenue in Oakland’s Castlemont neighborhood when he was shot around 5:30 p.m., according to the Oakland Police Department, citing a ShotSpotter …East Oakland: Teen boy fatally shotEast Bay TimesOakland Police Find Victim Shot Dead In […]

Man opens fire when would-be helpers approached crash, Lauderhill police say – Sun Sentinel

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Sun SentinelA white Buick sedan struck a tree about 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in the median along the 7500 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard, Rocco said. “In the ensuing chaos after the crash, several people ran up to the car to see if they could help,” Rocco said.Smash and dash leads to shooting in Lauderhill7News […]

California Focus: Attorney General pick Xavier Becerra shakes up state politics – Sonoma Index-Tribune

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California Focus: Attorney General pick Xavier Becerra shakes up state politicsSonoma Index-TribuneGavin Newsom, outgoing Attorney General and new U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris and Brown himself, a former Oakland mayor. Becerra, 58, instantly becomes California’s top-ranking Latino politico. He’s not saying, but he could run for election to his new office … and more …read more […]

2 men killed in Oakland double shooting at gas station – KRON4.com

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KRON4.comOAKLAND (KRON) — Oakland police are investigating a double homicide at a gas station near 98th Avenue and Edes Avenue in Oakland, according to the patrol desk. The double shooting happened just after 9 p.m. Two men were found with multiple …Oakland: Two men killed in gas station shootingEast Bay Times2 dead after shooting at […]

Oakland: Two men killed in gas station shooting – East Bay Times

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Oakland: Two men killed in gas station shootingEast Bay TimesPolice and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $20,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest the suspect in the double slaying. Anyone with information may call police at 510-238-3821 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572. and more …read more From:: East Oakland […]

San Diego scrambles to save the Chargers – NBCSports.com

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NBCSports.comThe 4-D game of chess continues between and among San Diego, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. With the Chargers running out of days to exercise their absolute option to move to L.A. with the Rams, San Diego is showing unprecedented urgency to …Raiders Opponent Profile: Can Oakland Avoid Upset Special In San Diego?CBS LocalOakland […]

HUD Secretary Julián Castro talks affordability at housing roundtable in Oakland – East Bay Times

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East Bay TimesJulian Castro, U.S. HUD Secretary, right, talks with Eric Schmidt, executive chairman of Alphabet Inc., left, during a fireside chat held at the Google campus in Mountain View, Calif., on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. He joined Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on …HUD Secretary: Ghost Ship Fire Shows Need For Affordable HousingCBS Local all […]

Gov. Brown asks President Obama to permanently ban new drilling off California’s coast – Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles TimesBeing mayor of Oakland was never going to be an easy job. The city has struggled with crime, poverty and complex questions about how to adapt to the influx of wealth from the tech boom. This is the situation Libby Schaaf inherited when she stepped into … and more …read more From:: Oakland […]

Deadly fire only the latest crisis to test Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf’s administration – Los Angeles Times

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Los Angeles TimesSchaaf, 51, one of California’s few prominent female elected officials, arrived in office with a solid political pedigree. A former lawyer, she started working in local government as an Oakland City Council aide, then under Gov. Jerry Brown when he was … and more …read more From:: Oakland City Council News From Google […]

Plan to keep Raiders in Oakland before city, county leaders Tuesday – The Mercury News

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The Mercury NewsA lease of 99 years is possible; voters in November approved a measure to increase the maximum lease term on city-owned property from 66 to 99 years. Bryan Parker, a former Port of Oakland commissioner and mayoral candidate, said he’s worried about a … and more …read more From:: Port of Oakland News […]

New initiative gives technical, financial help to art organizations facing displacement – RollingStone.com

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RollingStone.comOakland, California Mayor Libby Schaaf pledged $1.7 million to create and sustain “affordable, safe spaces” for local artists and arts organizations following the warehouse fire that killed at least 36 people last Friday. The Ghost Ship art collective …Oakland Mayor Announces $1.7 Million for Affordable Arts Spaces in Wake of Warehouse FireSPINBuilding inspectors had not […]

Governor’s friend sues to lift coal-shipping ban in Oakland – SFGate

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Governor’s friend sues to lift coal-shipping ban in OaklandSFGateAs mayor of Oakland, Brown appointed Tagami to the Oakland Port Commission in 2000, and as governor he has named Tagami to the California Lottery Commission and the state medical board. Brown has also been a leader in California’s efforts to combat … …read more From:: Oakland […]