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Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.
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An arbitrator rules that poor training by the Oakland Police Department — not poor decisions by police commanders — led to the deaths of two officers and a murder suspect.
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A new film by Spencer McCall offers a peek inside the bygone alternate-reality project the Jejune Institute.
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We sampled three versions: at The Melt, Sacred Wheel Cheese Shop, and Bar Dogwood.
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New research suggests that the main ingredient in marijuana may help alleviate the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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At Ben's Restaurant, typical Chinese takeout dishes are prepared with a lighter touch. They're also a bargain.
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Traditional West African dishes are served without compromise.
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Smoke Berkeley and Genny's BBQ take pride in more than just brisket and ribs.
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An early warning system would save thousands of lives when the next major earthquake hits. But will California find the money to implement it?
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People who can't afford to hire an attorney have virtually no chance in court against well-heeled lawyers for banks and debt collection companies.
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Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.
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Transit planners say the policy leads to widespread fraud and nightmarish traffic, plus it robs cities and retailers of much-needed revenue.
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Now that Kaiser workers have again voted overwhelmingly to stay with SEIU, NUHW and CNA should end their insurgency campaign.
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Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.
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Mad about the girls.
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West Egg salad.
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