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The Oaklandside on MSN13d
They say Oakland government is broken — and have a plan to fix it
Why does Oakland have so many seemingly unsolvable problems, from crime to potholes? Why isn’t the city government more ...
The Oaklandside on MSN3d
Oakland’s political divide between the hills and flatlands is complicated
Oakland is a big, diverse, and complicated city, and it’s foolhardy to generalize about its residents. But the 2025 mayor’s ...
Downtown Oakland’s buildings “essentially have to go bankrupt”
Uptown also netted the biggest new direct lease in Oakland since the pandemic this spring, with the Veteran’s Administration ...
Barbara Lee is elected Oakland’s new mayor
I accept your choice with a deep sense of responsibility, humility and love,' Lee said in her victory statement.
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Oakland crews pave potholes on steep bike routes following $27M in payouts
Oakland is paving 11 miles of steep bike routes on Grizzly Peak and Skyline boulevards. The effort comes after a KTVU investigation revealed that Oakland paid out $27M to those injured by potholes ...
Korean flavored craft beer based in Oakland is finding new ways to survive
Youngwon Lee is picking up a new skill to promote Dokkaebier, creating social media content showing what life is like as a ...