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A battle over who runs parking in Oakland ## A battle over who runs parking in Oakland The city’s finance department is on a fast track to take over parking enforcement from the department of transportation, alarming staff and business leaders. The turf dispute will get aired out at a Feb. 10 council committee meeting.

Details in #Oaklandside article
oaklandside.org/2026/02/06/finance-trans...

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Moxy Uptown Oakland stops taking hotel reservations and is expected to close ## Moxy Uptown Oakland stops taking hotel reservations and is expected to close The news follows challenges to the city’s hospitality industry, including tech industry layoffs and declining tourism dollars.
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18 speed cameras just went up in Oakland. See where ## 18 speed cameras just went up in Oakland. See where Heads up drivers! After a 60-day warning period, ticketing will begin.
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This week in Oakland: Tower of Power’s residency at Yoshi’s and a MySpace rave with Dev at the Continental ## This week in Oakland: Tower of Power’s residency at Yoshi’s and a MySpace rave with Dev at the Continental Other events include the Living Jazz concert featuring the music of Sly and the Family Stone, Martin Luther King Jr. poetry and service events, and the “Punchlines” comedy show at Portal.
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More AC Transit bus schedule changes starting Feb. 1 ## More AC Transit bus schedule changes starting Feb. 1 Look for a few more rides to Skyline High School and the Oakland airport, to start.
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How one Oakland high school made gains in reading and math ## How one Oakland high school made gains in reading and math Students at MetWest High School, near Lake Merritt, showed the most growth among OUSD middle and high schools on California’s state assessments last year.
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Over 2,000 East Bay residents bought e-bikes with vouchers in the last 6 months ## Over 2,000 East Bay residents bought e-bikes with vouchers in the last 6 months A $10 million fund from Ava Community Energy and Alameda County was used to reimburse e-bike buyers. Meanwhile, a new study shows laws haven’t kept up with e-bike collision risks.
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Oakland’s most busted, pothole-ridden roads? Here’s the definitive list ## Oakland’s most busted, pothole-ridden roads? Here’s the definitive list The Oaklandside dug through the city’s last paving report and it’s official: two streets are tied for the worst. But trust us, the competition was stiff.
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International Boulevard’s makeover ended pedestrian deaths this year ## International Boulevard’s makeover ended pedestrian deaths this year A new bus-only lane was criticized for years for a design that encouraged illegal speeding. But simple interventions, including bollards, have drastically reduced fatalities.
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Free Sunday parking in Oakland is going away ## Free Sunday parking in Oakland is going away Meters will charge from noon to 6 on Sundays, after a 30-day warning period. Meanwhile, the city's finance department may take over core parking functions.
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Driver charged in Marvin Boomer death will ask to exit jail for mental health care ## Driver charged in Marvin Boomer death will ask to exit jail for mental health care Eric Hernandez Garcia, the teen charged with manslaughter in the death of the Castlemont High teacher, may be released from jail for treatment if the court signs off.
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Local builder Type Five makes it easier to build backyard homes ## Local builder Type Five makes it easier to build backyard homes Clients can design the ADUs themselves using the company's software.
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$285 million for roads, parks, and housing finally a go in Oakland ## $285 million for roads, parks, and housing finally a go in Oakland Oakland issued the Measure U bonds last week after two years of delays over concerns about the city’s financial outlook. They all sold in less than a week.
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Magnitude 2.9 earthquake is felt in Oakland ## Magnitude 2.9 earthquake is felt in Oakland The epicenter of the quake, which was reported at 2:55 p.m., was near Montclair Village, according to preliminary information from the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Oakland receives $800k grant to boost e-bike program ## Oakland receives $800k grant to boost e-bike program The money will pay for Bikehub to maintain and rent out the bikes for four more years, and cover rising bicycle and insurance costs.
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San Pablo Avenue bike and bus lane project delayed as price balloons to $250M ## San Pablo Avenue bike and bus lane project delayed as price balloons to $250M Alameda County says the lengthier, costlier plan will result in a “more robust, safer, long-term project” where San Pablo passes through Oakland.
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Oakland will get 18 speed cameras over the next six weeks ## Oakland will get 18 speed cameras over the next six weeks Speeding drivers will receive fines of $50 to $500 depending on how fast they're driving. Data on the city’s most dangerous roadways guided their placement.
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Oakland gift guide: Where to shop in Fruitvale ## Oakland gift guide: Where to shop in Fruitvale Whether you need spices for the cook on your list, or unique gifts for the home, this immigrant enclave has it all.
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Waymo car service in Oakland and Berkeley approved by DMV ## Waymo car service in Oakland and Berkeley approved by DMV One more state regulator still needs to give the green light before robo-cars hit East Bay roads.
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Broadway and International Blvd. to see lower speed limits ## Broadway and International Blvd. to see lower speed limits Parts of the two busy arterial streets in Oakland currently have speed limits of 25 and 30 miles per hour.
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What are Flock cameras, and why are they controversial in Oakland? Police can track the movements of vehicles with these powerful license plate reader surveillance cameras. But critics say they’re ripe for abuse.

#Oaklandside, eg oaklandside.org/2025/11/20/f..., is doing great reporting on #Flock cameras in #Oakland. the only significant bit they forgot to mention: Oakland's own Privacy Commission evaluated Flock and voted NOT to recommend them for Oakland:
oaklandside.org/2025/10/06/o...

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Marvin Boomer’s family plans to sue Oakland and CHP ## Marvin Boomer’s family plans to sue Oakland and CHP The Castlemont school teacher was killed last summer by a young driver in the aftermath of a CHP chase. His family blames the chase and a city pothole for the death.
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A literacy intervention for kids in the juvenile justice system ## A literacy intervention for kids in the juvenile justice system Many students in Alameda County's youth facility, Butler Academic Center, read below the third grade level. An innovative program is finally offering one-on-one support.
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An epic Lake Merritt hangout spot faces restrictions after gun violence ## An epic Lake Merritt hangout spot faces restrictions after gun violence Councilmember Charlene Wang led the charge to make parking at a cul-de-sac on the lake illegal after 10 p.m., saying residents wanted relief from noise and violence.
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Bogus cops and crypto ATMs: Berkeley teacher scammed of her life savings ## Bogus cops and crypto ATMs: Berkeley teacher scammed of her life savings For 27 hours straight, a team of four scammers posing as Oakland police kept her on the phone and isolated, manipulating the John Muir elementary teacher into delivering nearly $70,000.
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Fire Department debates safe street advocates on Oakland road design ## Fire Department debates safe street advocates on Oakland road design Fire staff want to protect wide open roads to speed response. Safe street advocates want rules that allow for speed bumps and protected bike lanes that slow traffic for safety.
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FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets ## FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 ‘high-volume’ markets OAK has not yet been informed if the airport will be affected. The Federal Aviation Administration will release the list of impacted airports on Thursday; the slowdown starts Friday.
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At Vision 980 block party, old-school West Oaklanders hold forth on redlining ## At Vision 980 block party, old-school West Oaklanders hold forth on redlining Current and former West Oakland residents, some of whom lost homes or businesses when the I-980 was built, expressed skepticism about what could happen if the freeway is removed.
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At I-980 block party, old-school West Oaklanders hold forth on redlining ## At I-980 block party, old-school West Oaklanders hold forth on redlining Current and former West Oakland residents, some of whom lost homes or businesses when the I-980 was built, expressed skepticism about what could happen if the freeway is removed.
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At I-980 block party, old-school West Oaklanders hold forth on redlining ## At I-980 block party, old-school West Oaklanders hold forth on redlining Current and former West Oakland residents, some of whom lost homes or businesses when the I-980 was built, expressed skepticism about what could happen if the freeway is removed.
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