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Investigators say Oakland businessman laundered political donations to now-mayor through karaoke bar
Federal investigators say a California business owner used a karaoke-bar-turned-brothel to funnel campaign donations to Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and other members of the city's political class.
Oakland City Council passes budget using one-time funds from Oakland Coliseum sale
The Oakland City Council voted to approve a budget Tuesday that, while avoiding layoffs, also didn't solve the city's on-going fiscal morass. The 5-3 vote codifies a proposal by Mayor Shang Thao, with some amendments from councilmembers, to use $63 million from the anticipated $105 million sale of the city's ownership stake in the Oakland Coliseum to help close an estimated $117 million shortfall.The vote staves off painful service and program cuts for at least another year.If the sale doesn't go through or if the city doesn't receive its first payment from the buyers, the African American Sports and Entertainment...
San Jose Earthquake: 2.8-magnitude quake rattles Bay Area
SAN JOSE, Calif. - A 2.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the South Bay late Monday afternoon. The United States Geological Survey said the small earthquake struck the Seven Trees neighborhood of San Jose around 5:39 p.m.
Oakland announces potential rent increases starting July 1
(KRON) — Oakland City Council’s emergency rent moratorium, adopted in 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, will end on Sunday, the city announced. From March 8, 2020, to June 30, Oakland’s emergency moratorium prohibited rent increases above the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI). Rent Adjustment Programs (RAP) - such as those based on uninsured […]
Oakland parking meter rates rise $1 an hour
OAKLAND, Calif. - Starting Monday, it will cost more to park in Oakland. Meter rates are now $1 more an hour. Rates vary across the city, but the minimum parking rate is now $3 an hour. It's even more expensive in some areas. The mayor's office said that as part...
Celebrate the 4th with an Alameda Update
The Alameda shoreline is a nice place to watch the 4th of July fireworks, so Streetsblog thought it apropos to report a few short updates from the Bay Area's island city. Alameda advocates celebrated clearing the final hurdle towards getting protected bike lanes and other upgrades down the length of Central Avenue. From a social media post by Bike Walk Alameda advocate Cyndy Johnsen:
Oakland and Berkeley to close roads on Fourth of July, citing fire risk
Several streets in the Oakland and Berkeley hills will be closed in an effort to lower fire risk during the Fourth of July holiday, officials said. Oakland’s Lake Merritt will also include a road closure and additional city staffing to manage the large crowds that are expected to flock to celebrations by the water.
Fact Check: Photo Does NOT Show Authentic San Francisco Sign Reading 'Stolen Goods Must Remain Under $950' -- It Was 'Prank'
Is a San Francisco street sign that reads "NOTICE: STOLEN GOODS MUST REMAIN UNDER $950" real? No, that's not true: The office of the mayor of San Francisco said the sign was not approved by the city. Nearby Louis Vuitton associates labeled it a "prank." The original poster of this claim wrote on X that the signage was not legitimate.
Pride Parade draws thousands to downtown San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO -- Thousands of people gathered on Sunday in downtown San Francisco to celebrate the annual Pride Parade supporting the LGBTQ community.Crowds lined up along Market Street to witness the array of colorful floats. Some attendees climbed trees and lampposts to catch a clearer view of the parade above the sea of people.Many attendees wore their flashiest attire and showed off their upbeat personalities. In each direction was a vibrant symphony of color as people danced and waved their LGBTQ flags.The annual event is one of the largest pride parades in the world. The outspoken support for the LGBTQ...
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