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Oakland police answered 80% of 911 calls within 15 seconds in August 2026, the department reported. Chief James Beere said full staffing is key to reaching the state standard of 90%. Faster answers matter to residents who call for emergency help, and the department says the rate has improved from earlier years.
NBC Bay Area (KNTV) · Sep 29, 2026More than 75 people gathered in East Oakland for Coliseum 60, marking six decades of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Complex. The event included cultural performances and a mini-documentary about the site's sports and entertainment history. Speakers discussed the venue's role and future possibilities, which matter to East Oakland residents.
Oakland Post · Sep 28, 2026The BLACspace Cooperative will host a BLAC Map Tour + Party on October 2 in Oakland. The guided field trip, part of MoAD's Nexus: SF/Bay Area Black Art Week, visits cultural spaces in Oakland. Residents can meet the people and spaces that keep Black arts and culture active in Oakland.
Oakland Post · Sep 28, 2026Oakland band mildred played a sold-out headlining show at the 4 Star Theater. The performance showcased alt-country stylings from the band's debut album, Fenceline, for the crowd at the venue. Attendees noted the warm, deep sound, and the sellout shows local fans turned out for an Oakland act.
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Federal Reserve Governor Cook is scheduled to give an update regarding artificial intelligence and the economy during the Opening Keynote of Oakland Tech Week. This event in Oakland, California, is cohosted by the Kapor Center. The information was released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
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Doctors at East Bay LifeLong Community Health Centers announced the possibility of striking as early as Monday, September 29, as part of labor negotiations.
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AC Transit riders and transit board members report that bus reliability has declined throughout 2026, with more frequent delays and service cancellations affecting commuters.
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An Oakland proposal to limit cryptocurrency mining and data center expansion advanced past committee review and is moving toward City Council consideration. The moratorium aims to address environmental and economic concerns from the rapid growth of data center operations.
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