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Oakland’s new police chief, Floyd Mitchell, promises to bring ‘community policing’ focus
"I love public service and I love being a part of communities that are working together to address difficult issues around public safety," the new chief, Floyd Mitchell, said Wednesday.
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Power up: PG&E says electricity plan can boost Silicon Valley innovation and economy
PG&E is pushing forward with quests to help bolster Silicon Valley's economy and innovation future.
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A’s colorful — and winning — Oakland legacy will remain no matter when team leaves Bay Area
How much longer the A's will be making memories in Oakland isn't clear, but there is no question they have left an indelible mark on the Bay Area sports scene.
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Bay Area arts: 7 cool shows to see this weekend and beyond
From ODC to The Boss to Yo-Yo Ma and a Betty Reid Soskin musical, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area this weekend.
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Fire-torched downtown San Jose homes were hit by many code violations
The owner of two downtown San Jose Victorian homes that caught fire and collapsed in...
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Oakland chef hits it out of Oracle Park with his lumpia
The tasty bites from Oakland's Lumpia Company wows the crowds at Oracle Park each season....
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Walters: Newsom, legislators try gimmicks, wishful thinking to close California’s budget deficit
Leaders are fashioning a 'balanced' budget that could only make the state’s fiscal predicament worse...
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You might spot a mountain lion in Northern California, but attacks like the one that killed a man are rare
Since 1890, there have been fewer than 50 confirmed attacks on people in California, and...