Faith leaders support Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and urge ‘no’ on historic recall
Thao was elected in 2022 as part of a progressive "blue wave." Calls for her recall began after she fired Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong.
Keller Fire puts Oakland’s budget crisis in perspective
Days after the Keller Fire, Oakland’s fire chief warned the city council that any suggestion of shutting down fire stations would have a detrimental impact on Oakland ...
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‘It would be catastrophic’: After Keller Fire, Oakland officials caution against OFD cuts
The city faces a $240 million deficit that could necessitate cutting fire and police services over the next two years.
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Oakland’s Fiscal Crisis Means Budget Cuts Are Coming, Even With the Coliseum Sale
Oakland’s contingency budget with cuts has been triggered. Its precarious position is partly due to a revised Coliseum sale ...
How well did emergency alert system work during Oakland's Keller Fire? Here's what we found
It's a vital service meant to save lives. But how well did the emergency alert system work when the Oakland Hills fire broke ...
Keller Fire in Oakland Hills is about extinguished; hand crews credited for quick containment
The blaze stoked memories of the deadly 1991 Oakland Hills Fire that killed 25 people, destroyed more than 3,000 homes and ...
Oakland’s Keller Fire 90% contained as of Monday morning
The Keller Fire in the East Oakland hills is 90 percent contained on Monday morning, fire officials said. The wind-driven ...
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Oakland Residents Return Home as Evacuation Orders Lifted Following Successful Keller Fire Containment
The Oakland Fire Department announces the end of Keller Fire operations and full restoration of services by PG&E.
Oakland hills fire 95% contained as investigation into cause continues
The Keller Fire in the Oakland hills was 95% contained Monday evening as fire officials continued investigating what caused ...
Keller Fire 90 Percent Contained Monday Morning
The Keller Fire in the East Oakland hills is 90 percent contained on Monday morning, fire officials said. The wind-driven fire broke out about 2:25 p.m. on Friday near Keller Avenue and Interstate ...