The city is holding a series of meetings for residents to provide input on a comprehensive crime reduction plan for Oakland. The most convenient for Rockridge and Temescal residents is Saturday, March 23.
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The city of Oakland is reviewing a neighborhood request to place a crosswalk on Alcatraz Avenue at Hillegass Avenue, though the request has to be weighed against a backlog of higher priority needs, a city spokeswoman told Patch.
Several new listings are open for viewing this weekend.
Next week, Monday through Friday, bikes will be allowed on all trains all day at all stations
Oakland police say two juveniles were arrested in connection with a robbery attempt on Clarke Street, while a third suspect was arrested after robberies on 59th, Racine and McAuley streets.
Weekend action is part of a safety push in advance of the St. Patrick's Day holiday.
Garbage pickup will continue today and any interrupted service will be completed on Saturday, according to Waste Management.
Events are scheduled at Pet Food Express stores in Rockridge, Temescal, Montclair.
Charges include assault, human trafficking, shooting at an occupied house, conspiracy and possession of an assault weapon.
The city of Oakland is evaluating a neighborhood request to place a crosswalk at the intersection Alcatraz and Hillegass avenues, near the Berkeley border. The intersection sees a lot of crossings by bicycle and foot as well as by cars.
Erica Maskaleris may be the person who is believed to have jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge the day she disappeared.
You must present a copy of the flyer to have 20 percent of your bill donated to nonprofit Sunny Hills Services and its other division, Better and Bright Futures.
Rockridge, Temescal and the North Oakland Hills got the best grades in a recent report card on Oakland city parks. Much of the credit goes to volunteers.
Oakland Police Department incident reports for March 3-10.
Erica Maskaleris was last seen jogging on Telegraph Avenue five days ago.
Where can you find this hanging art? If you're first to tell us in the comments below where it can be found, you'll win a prize.
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