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Oakland narrowly avoids major budget cuts with newly signed deal to sell Coliseum |


Oakland narrowly avoids major budget cuts with newly signed deal to sell Coliseum |

By Magaly Muñoz Oakland has taken a major step toward securing funds that will spare the city from significant budget cuts by signing an agreement to sell Coliseum Stadium. Mayor Sheng Thao and City Manager Jestin Johnson signed the temporary agreement with African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG) on Tuesday morning. The agreement sets […]

Oakland landlords allowed to raise rent on August 1 |


Oakland landlords allowed to raise rent on August 1 |

By Zack Haber Starting August 1, the amount by which landlords can increase rent for tenants in rent-controlled units in Oakland will change. For most tenants of these units Landlords may not increase their rent by more than 2.3%a value known as the annual allowable rent increase, which is based on the calculation of 60% […]

White Pony Express receives $175,000 grant to fight hunger and food waste |


White Pony Express receives 5,000 grant to fight hunger and food waste |

By Zack Haber Starting August 1, the amount by which landlords can increase rent for tenants in rent-controlled units in Oakland will change. For most tenants of these units Landlords may not increase their rent by more than 2.3%a value known as the annual allowable rent increase, which is based on the calculation of 60% […]