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‘Whoa, this doesn’t make sense’: Why is Oakland’s budget in such bad shape?
The Mercury News - Shomik Mukherjee
OAKLAND — For the past month, Oakland’s leaders have been entrenched in a budget process mired in tough choices, facing what officials have described …
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‘My arm was dangling’: Woman claims Antioch police broke her arm during 2019 arrest
The Mercury News - Jakob Rodgers
A woman claims two Antioch police officers — including one named in a racist text messaging scandal embroiling the city’s police department — broke …
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These valuable tips worked for seniors renewing their California driver’s license: Roadshow
The Mercury News - Gary Richards
Q: I just renewed my over-70 driver’s license. I have hints for those who will be doing the same thing. Rod Whitten, Burlingame A: Thanks for sharing …
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Port of Oakland congestion can delay cargo trucks for hours. This project aims to fix that.
The Mercury News - Katie Lauer
Roughly 40% of all containers hauled in and out of the Port of Oakland travel along 7th Street, sometimes barely scraping through a deteriorating, …
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Berkeley challenges appeals court ruling on natural-gas ban
The Mercury News - Katie Lauer
After a three-judge panel ruled that cities do not have the authority to ban the installation of natural gas equipment in newly constructed …
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49ers coaches give glowing QB report before summer break
The Mercury News - Cam Inman
SANTA CLARA — Revisiting the 49ers’ quarterback carousel last season – possibly the NFL’s wildest ever — ultimately leads to their NFC Championship …