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The Oakland Weekend
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From a concert by a legend from Addis Ababa's nightclub golden age to an urban wine festival, it's another beautiful Oakland weekend. Don't forget the first ever BlackOut Festival on Sunday and Pio Pico at the Peralta Hacienda on Saturday.
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Cops v Teachers
Just days after the Oakland City Council voted to put a $360 parcel tax on the November ballot, Oakland Unified’s governing board will consider its own tax measure. If both pass, Oakland’s property owners will boost their tax rate by $555 a year. Will that bring us safe streets and good schools for every student? ...
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Who Will Lead the Parcel Tax Campaign?
Convincing voters to pass a $360 parcel tax in November will be a hard sell. Who is going to step up and marshal the unpopular measure to a victory? ...
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Op-Ed: New Taxes Can't Fix Old Problem
On Monday, the Oakland City Council will vote on a number of ballot measures aimed at raising money. But even if the city’s politicians can convince voters to give City Hall more money to spend, it still won’t be enough. There’s only one way out of this mess, and it’s not a $13 monthly tax on business phone lines....
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