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Fatal shooting at Oakland Dollar Tree on Tuesday
(KRON) — A fatal shooting was reported at an Oakland Dollar Tree on Tuesday, the Oakland Police Department said. The shooting happened just before 4 p.m. on the 2400 block of International Boulevard. A photo from the scene shows yellow crime scene tape at the entrance of the Dollar Tree at 2445 International Blvd. The […]
Thief steals "Jaws of Life" tool after Oakland firefighters rescue girl stuck in swing
OAKLAND, Calif. - A 10-year-old girl stuck in a swing at an Oakland park was rescued by firefighters with the "Jaws of Life." But soon after, a thief made off with the lifesaving hydraulic tool. Charles Welch told KTVU his granddaughter decided to get into a swing at the park...
This week in Oakland: Gems at Crybaby and the Wine & Bowties Bazaar
You may know Nastia Voynovskaya as the longtime writer and editor at KQED Arts. In her spare time, she is part of the In a Dream party as a talented DJ who keeps everyone on the dancefloor. This weekend, she’ll be spinning at Gems, the 90s and 2000s party at Crybaby. If you are a fan of her writing, you’ll be equally impressed by her ability to mix and help you reminisce about the best decade in music. Full disclosure: My bias as a Millennial might be showing.
Complete Streets Bill Has Come a Long Way
Note: GJEL Accident Attorneys regularly sponsors coverage on Streetsblog San Francisco and Streetsblog California. Unless noted in the story, GJEL Accident Attorneys is not consulted for the content or editorial direction of the sponsored content. Senator Scott Wiener's S.B. 960 passed the Assembly floor yesterday, and is now headed to...
Oakland Schools Vow to Step Up Lead Testing, But Teachers Aren’t Convinced
After high lead levels were found in water sources at nearly two dozen Oakland public schools, the district plans to roll out more robust testing on a routine schedule and share the data in a public dashboard. The plans are set to be presented by Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell at Wednesday’s...
As fall nears, Fire Department urges residents to prepare their property for wildfire season
As the weather turns hotter and vegetation dries out, the Piedmont Fire Department urges residents to prepare their yards for fire season by trimming trees and shrubs, clearing flammable materials, and removing dead vegetation around their property. Even if you took these steps earlier this summer, it’s a good idea to do another round of clearing as fall nears.
Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed
For the first time in more than a century, salmon will soon have free passage along the Klamath River and its tributaries — a major watershed near the California-Oregon border — as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion. Crews will use excavators this week...
Annual street sweeping begins Tuesday, Sept. 3
The City of Piedmont’s annual street sweeping begins Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Public Works will be doing 24 weeks of street sweeping this year, a 50% increase over 2023. To support this service increase, street sweeping is starting earlier in the year and will be more frequent. Daily sweeping throughout the season means all zones are now being swept every other week, except for City holidays. Click bolded text below for:
DBFL Bag Sale this Saturday, August 31
10 a.m. – Noon | Fill a paper grocery bag and pay just $10/bag. Get there early for the best selection!. Same bag sale, new location! From 10 a.m. to noon on the last Saturday of every month, DBFL (Dress Best for Less) hosts its monthly bag sale outside at their new donation center at The First Congregational Church of Oakland (2501 Harrison St. – enter the parking lot from 27th Street).
It's a bird. It's a plane. It's Cal Fire's C-130 Hercules, a new airtanker to battle wildfires
A new aircraft boasting the fastest speed and range of its peers joins Cal Fire’s fleet to fight wildfires. The C-130 Hercules, once part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet, is the first of seven aircraft California is retrofitting and deploying to fight wildfires, according to a news release on Monday. The state made...
Newsom, Alameda County DA continue to clash over crime
CalMatters reports it's part of a larger, slowly unfolding effort to exert state influence on law enforcement in Oakland and other California cities as crime concerns rise during an election year. The state intervention -- which includes extra deployments of CHP officers, National Guard lawyers , or both in Oakland,...
ASC developments to watch in California
Here are six California ASCs in development or that have opened their doors in 2024, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 27:. 1. UCSF's new Bayfront Medical Center opened in San Francisco. The multispecialty center and its ASC are the largest of its kind in the area. 2. Oakland, Calif.-based...
Governor Newsom signs new bills to boost housing supply, provide shelter beds
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two new bills that will make it easier to house homeless individuals in privately owned motels and hotels for longer than 30 days, and exempt junior ADUs from CEQA requirements to increase housing supply.
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