With Roe v. Wade’s future in jeopardy, Oakland leaders pledge to protect abortion and other reproductive health-care rights.
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Meet the 4 candidates running for Alameda County Supervisor District 3
Surlene Grant, David Kakishiba, Rebecca Kaplan, and Lena Tam want to represent downtown and East Oakland on the powerful county board.
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Kaplan and Fife urge city to seek affordable housing on more public properties
The Clay Street Garage closed in 2016. Two city councilmembers say there’s a better—if costly—use for the site.
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Rebecca Kaplan kicks off campaign for Alameda Board of Supervisors seat
Former Alameda Councilmember Lena Tam and former Oakland school board director David Kakishiba are also running in the June 7 primary election.
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Oakland mayor and councilmembers offer plan to increase police staffing
Libby Schaaf and Councilmembers Loren Taylor and Treva Reid want to reverse City Council budget decisions, adding another police academy and unfreezing police positions.
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Oakland takes first step to end cannabis testing of city workers
Employees suspected of consuming marijuana at work could still be tested under a proposed change.
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City Council this week: Pot testing city workers could end, outside law enforcement in Oakland
Finance committee will hear about unfilled city jobs while public safety will consider ending cannabis tests.