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New Cal Fire maps show a 'drastic’ reduction of Oakland's fire hazard zone. Here's what that means
In new fire hazard severity maps released last week by state fire officials, Oakland saw a significant reduction in its “very high” hazard zone and a 32% reduction in overall hazard average.
Oakland to close 2 homeless shelters, raising fears residents could be forced to streets
Oakland officials say they plan to close two homeless shelters at the end of June. But the sites’ nonprofit operator claims ...
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Alameda, Oakland and Berkeley among California coastal cities at heightened tsunami danger
In a worst-case tsunami, parts of Alameda, Oakland and Berkeley could be flooded up to an 18-foot elevation, California officials said in new study.
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Barbara Lee has avid fans in Oakland mayor’s race. But Loren Taylor is making it a contest
OAKLAND — On a recent Saturday in March, several hundred people filled the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland for a quintessential party to honor longtime Democratic Rep. Barbara Lee. Oakland’s ...