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What to make of Oakland’s latest budget drama?
Oakland has plenty of money. But it spends it poorly.
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What is going on with Oakland public schools?
Oakland fired its superintendent, teachers almost went on strike, and afterschool funding could be cut by up to 80% — all in the past month
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Why we’re optimistic about Oakland post-election
Oaklanders,
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Who’s behind the big dollars in Oakland politics?
Oakland will soon decide on its new mayor and a key city council position — but who’s bankrolling Barbara Lee and Kara Murray-Badal?
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Why is Oakland holding Measure U bonds hostage?
City staff are refusing to issue hundreds of millions of dollars in bonds, delaying much needed street paving and affordable housing
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Takeaways from Oakland’s mayoral debate
Comparing Loren Taylor and Barbara Lee on the budget, public safety, and local economy
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Watch Oakland's only mayoral debate on Tuesday 3/11
This week Black Action Alliance and Empower Oakland are hosting the only mayoral debate ahead of the April 15 special election.
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