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Oakland's public safety issues are tied to ongoing budget crisis, report says
A new report by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute points to a deeper problem: Oakland's public safety issues are ...
Alameda County adopts budget and braces for federal cuts
OAKLAND — In a move countering the austerity measures of the state and federal government, the Alameda County Board of ...
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‘Just Makes No Sense’: Protests Continue in Oakland Over Slashed Arts Position
“As simply as I can put it, the arts will not get by without this position,” said Cat Brooks, the Oakland artist, activist ...
Oakland's lack of public safety is directly impacting the city's budget crisis, study says
Now, a new report by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute points to a deeper problem: Oakland's public safety issues are ...
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Oakland schools emerge from state oversight into $30M deficit and leadership transition
The Oakland Unified School District regained complete local control from the state of California on Tuesday, but the district still faces an estimated $30 ...
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Oakland Unified’s fiscal future uncertain despite exiting state receivership
The Oakland Unified School District can now make financial decisions without oversight after making the last payment on a ...
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New OU budget approved with small housing and tuition increases
On Friday, the university trustees approved a budget for the 2025-26 school year that included a 9% increase in on-campus ...
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Pontiac schools approved balanced budget for next year
Pontiac schools will have a balanced budget heading into next year. The school board approved their 2025-26 budget on June 23 ...