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The Oakland Roots’ Edreece Arghandiwal Wants to See the Town Win
7+ hour, 29+ min ago (691+ words) The Oakland Roots know how to gather the people, whether it's for the game, the halftime show or the tailgate in the Coliseum parking lot. On March 14, fans in Roots gear will pour out of BART and cross the tunnel…...
San José is the Latest Bay Area City to Restrict Flock License Plate Cameras
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (699+ words) The San Jos" City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to tighten restrictions on its network of automated license plate reader cameras " the latest Bay Area municipality to take a closer look at the software's risks and rewards. Around 100 residents showed up…...
A Crowded Race for California Governor
20+ hour, 32+ min ago (102+ words) A Crowded Race for California Governor'KQED A Crowded Race for California Governor With Gov. Gavin Newsom limited to two terms, California's got a wide open governor's race. Eight Democrats and two Republicans will be on the ballot in the June…...
Child Sex Trafficking is a Big Problem in the Bay Area. How Can We Stop It?
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (214+ words) Child Sex Trafficking is a Big Problem in the Bay Area. How Can We Stop It?KQED Child Sex Trafficking is a Big Problem in the Bay Area. How Can We Stop It? Airdate: Wednesday, March 11 at 9 AM Last month's…...
San Francisco Moves to Expand Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (711+ words) In a majority-renter city like San Francisco, the prospect of electric vehicle ownership presents a conundrum: Without access to private parking spots, where are people supposed to charge their vehicles? Aiming to address that issue, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie…...
San José State Claps Back at Trump Threats to Withhold Student Funding
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (642+ words) That is no choice at all," the lawsuit reads. SJSU has filed this action to defend the rule of law and protect itself and its community against such lawless acts by the federal government." The school made national headlines when…...
Oakland’s Alysa Liu Celebration: From Tickets to Parking, What to Know About Attending
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (693+ words) On Thursday, Oakland is throwing a celebration in honor of hometown hero Alysa Liu: the first American to win gold in women's figure skating at the Winter Olympics in 24 years. And after just a few days, the event's free tickets…...
Mahan Calls for Belt-Tightening in San José Budget Plan
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (1020+ words) Our funding has been cut, but we won't be muted. Right now, Buck & Carolyn Hall are matching all donations up to $50,000. Make your tax-deductible donation before midnight on December 31 and make twice the impact for our community. Facing a projected…...
San Francisco Punks Mourn Thee Parkside, a ‘Safe Haven’
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (961+ words) On a recent Saturday night at Thee Parkside, I stand in the dimly lit bathroom reading the graffiti-covered walls as I try, and fail, to catch a glimpse of my reflection under the film of stickers on the mirror. From…...
Oakland Mass Shooting Leaves Community in Shock
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (560+ words) East Bay residents mourned the two victims of a mass shooting at a downtown Oakland bar early Saturday morning " an eighth-grade teacher and a young father " according to friends and family of the victims. The shooting occurred around 3:30 a.m., according to…...