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Oakland Gets a 'B' on the Tobacco Test
The American Lung Association issued its annual report on municipal anti-smoking regulations today.
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Oakland Police Chief's Community Letter on Stop-and-Frisk Policy
Chief Howard Jordan talks about racial profiling.
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No 'State of Emergency' Needed, Police Chief Says at Press Conference
Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan said one suspect has been arrested in connection with a rash of recent homicides and a warrant has been issued for a second suspect. Jordan refused to label the shootings as gang-related.
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Rockridge Crime Log: A Rash of Home Burglaries Between Hillegass and Telegraph
Oakland Police Department incident reports for Jan. 7-13.
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Council Committees to Weigh Crime-Fighting Proposals
An extra police academy to train new recruits, hiring sheriff's deputies on a temporary basis and contracting for the services of a crime-fighting consultant are on Tuesday's agenda.
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Temescal NCPC to Meet on Wednesday
Temescal residents are invited to meet with representatives of the Oakland Police Department, Oakland city Councilmember Dan Kalb's office and the Temescrawlers.
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Rockridge Town Hall Meeting on Thursday
On the agenda: sound walls and the Oakland Heritage Alliance
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What's Missing from College Avenue's Retail Mix?
Rockridge is becoming an even bigger foodie mecca, but can a neighborhood have too many restaurants?
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Tell Us: Does it Matter Where College Avenue's Patrons Are From?
Rockridge area Yahoo groups are expressing concern over the area becoming a "destination" spot for folks in other cities rather than an area focused on neighborhood residents. What do you think?
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Rockridge Open Houses, Sunday, Jan. 13
Several new listings, including a duplex on Broadway.
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OPD Detains Seven Suspected Gang Members in Raids, Including Temescal Raid
One of the six locations raided by police Friday was reportedly on 43rd Street near Telegraph Avenue.
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Mark Your Calendar: CMS Science Trip Fundraiser at Pasta Pomodoro Jan. 16
You must present a copy of the flyer to have 20 percent of your bill donated to supporting a science trip for Claremont Middle School students.
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Police Release Name of Man Fatally Shot on Wednesday
The shooting occurred on 55th Street near Shattuck Avenue.
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UPDATE: Claremont's Twin Principals on 'This American Life' Radio Show
Ronald and Reginald Richardson, the twin co-principals at Claremont Middle School, were interviewed in December for the nationally distributed show, originally scheduled to air locally this week. Airing has been moved to a later date.
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Police Investigating Fatal North Oakland Shooting
A man was found dead on 55th Street, near Shattuck Avenue.
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Mayor Wants to Hire 21 Civilian Police Employees
The police techs would give cops more time to tackle the city's serious crimes.
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Oakland Museum Offers $12,000 Reward for Stolen Gold Rush-Era Jewel Box
Police say the theft of the jewel box on Monday may be related to another break-in at the museum in November.
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UC Professor: New Oakland Police Consultant Focused on Open-Air Drug Sales in NYC
Former New York City police commission William Bratton's success in help Oakland to reduce crime will depend on cooperation among city officials and the police union, says Cal professor Frank Zimring.
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Could An Expert Solve Oakland's Crime Problem?
Mayor Jean Quan wants to pay a superstar cop $250,000 to make a "crime reduction strategy."
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New Restaurant Watch: The Hog's Apothecary
American brews, artisnal sausages and dartboards are coming to 40th Street in February
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