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New report offers grim forecast of Oakland’s economy through 2030
Oakland faces annual deficits through 2030 ranging from $115 million to $126 million.
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Trump pardons reality TV stars sentenced for fraud, tax evasion
It was another example of the president, himself a former reality TV star, pardoning high-profile friends, supporters, donors and former staffers.
Sports
How quickly can 49ers get wide receiver Jordan Watkins up to his 4.37-second speed?
Is Jordan Watkins capable of having a productive rookie year like Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel did for the Kyle Shanahan-coached 49ers?
Real Estate
Berkeley housing program cuts could be ‘tragic’ but needed, officials say
Whether or not to make cuts to the Small Sites Program is just one of a series of hard questions councilmembers will have to answer this budget cycle.
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Bay Area universities celebrate affinity graduations despite Trump DEI ban
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Native American Tribes Find Economic Power In Alcohol, Cannabis And More
Sins are powerful – and for many – lucrative. Native American Tribes understand their economic...
Restaurants, Food and Drink
Two Marin women announce plans to open the county’s first women’s sports bar
They’ve felt the momentum of women’s sports in the Bay Area behind them.
Opinion
Opinion: Why is the GOP resisting Chinese investment in the U.S.?
Republican opposition to the country's ownership of companies on American soil is irrational and self-defeating.
Business
Hawaii’s governor signs new hotel tax legislation to help cope with climate change
Officials estimate the tax will generate nearly $100 million annually.
Celebrities
Rick Derringer dies at 77; musician who had a hit with ‘Hang On Sloopy’ also produced songs for ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic
He also did session work for bands like Steely Dan, supplied the guitar solo on...
Housing
Detached house sells for $1.9 million in Oakland
The historic property located in the 5200 block of Locksley Avenue in Oakland was sold...
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