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Published on Aug 9, 2026

Oakland Faith Leaders Welcome New Police Chief, Mobilize Around Housing and Civic Action

OAKLAND — Newly appointed Oakland Police Chief James Beere joined faith leaders, nonprofit representatives and community advocates on July 22 for a wide-ranging discussion on public safety, affordable housing, homelessness and civic engagement. Hosted by …

Source: The Windy City Word - Illinois - Pending
Published on Aug 8, 2026

The money man behind Oakland’s blockbuster Coliseum deal speaks out

After years of meandering closed-door negotiations and a string of big changes to one of the biggest real estate deals in Alameda County history, the sale of the Oakland Coliseum to a group of private developers appears to be on track. To prove that …

Source: The Oaklandside - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

At National Night Out, Oakland residents say safety’s improved but they differ on surveillance

On the first Tuesday in August, hundreds of Oakland neighborhoods temporarily close their streets to traffic for National Night Out. The annual block parties give neighbors a chance to gather over food and drinks while connecting with city leaders, police …

Source: The Oaklandside - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee swears in James Beere as city's new official police chief

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland officially welcomed James Beere as its new police chief Wednesday, with Mayor Barbara Lee swearing in the 29-year department veteran during a ceremony at City Hall. "It's a very exciting day," Beere said as he …

Source: ABC7 - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Can Oaklanders solve their vacant lot problems?

Nothing can cure Oakland’s blight — except perhaps its people. That’s the idea behind the Oakland Civic Assembly on Transforming Oakland’s Vacant Spaces. 20,000 randomly selected Oakland households received invitations to participate. From hundreds of …

Source: The Antelope Valley Press - California - Pending
Published on Jul 29, 2026

James Beere sworn in as Oakland's permanent police chief

James Beere, a 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department, was sworn in as chief of police Wednesday as the department seeks stability amid years of turmoil. Mayor Barbara Lee swore in Beere during a ceremony held at Oakland City Hall, nearly three …

Source: CBS News Bay Area - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2026

James Beere sworn in as Oakland's permanent police chief

James Beere, a 29-year veteran of the Oakland Police Department, was sworn in as chief of police Wednesday as the department seeks stability amid years of turmoil. Mayor Barbara Lee swore in Beere during a ceremony held at Oakland City Hall, nearly three …

Source: CBS News Bay Area - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2026

James Beere sworn in as Oakland's police chief

James Beere was sworn in as Oakland's police chief Wednesday, becoming the city's seventh chief or interim chief in the past six years. Mayor Barbara Lee swore in Beere during a ceremony at Oakland City Hall. A standing-room-only crowd of community …

Source: NBC Bay Area - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Oakland Police Chief James Beere officially sworn in

City leaders and community members will gather at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to officially swear in James Beere as Oakland's permanent police chief. OAKLAND, Calif. - City leaders and community members gathered at Oakland City Hall on Wednesday to …

Source: KTVU - California - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 27, 2026

Disgraced California official got secret mega-payout after raunchy text resignation scandal

Oakland’s top bureaucrat quit in disgrace over his private messages filled with sexually suggestive comments about female colleagues, Mayor Barbara Lee announced on May 17, who presented it as a quick parting of ways between him and the city. The truth? …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Oakland swears in new chief of police

Earlier today, Oakland swore in its new Chief of Police, James Beere. At the ceremony, Chief Beere reflected on where his career in Oakland started. "29 years ago, when I put this uniform on for the first time, I was a lot skinnier, a lot younger,…

Source: KALW - California - Center-left
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Why won’t Oakland release transparency reports about city contracts?

Last week, the City Council wrapped up its business for the first half of the year and began a two-month recess. Missing from the first half of 2026’s accomplishments, however, was a mandatory report about how millions of public dollars have been spent. …

Source: The Oaklandside - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 16, 2026

From Disparity Study to Solutions: Oakland Coalition and Mayor Barbara Lee Renew Commitment to Reform City Contracting

Special to The Post On June 30, a coalition of minority business leaders, contractors and others met with Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee to discuss the City’s commitment to implement recommendations outlined in Oakland’s Disparity Study and eliminate barriers …

Source: Oakland Post - California - Pending
Published on Jul 23, 2026

Oakland mayor revives controversial 'sanitation-first' homeless encampment pilot program

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee says the city is preparing to launch a pilot program aimed at improving conditions around homeless encampments, reviving a proposal that previously faced opposition from members of the City Council. Lee …

Source: ABC7 - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

‘The park cared for me’: Lincoln Rec Center rebuild breaks ground — will include a resilience hub

When Gilbert Gong was a child, he spent many afternoons playing at Lincoln Square in Chinatown after going to Chinese school. Now, more than 50 years later, Gong, who grew up to become the Lincoln Recreation Center’s director, stands in front of the aging …

Source: The Oaklandside - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Vendors call for better treatment from the city

Two weeks after spending a long, difficult day in the City Council chamber advocating for better treatment for vendors, Anita Miralle found herself yesterday evening happily greeting fellow vendors and passersby at Lake Merritt, buoyed by the feeling that …

Source: The Oaklandside - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2026

Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. arrested after illegal fireworks investigation

Oakland rapper Mistah F.A.B. was arrested on Wednesday following a three-week illegal fireworks investigation, according to police. On July 4, F.A.B. posted an Instagram video that was, in part, what prompted Oakland police to launch the illegal fireworks …

Source: NBC Bay Area - California - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2026

California party promoter charged in bizarre attack, robbery of lawmaker at her own home

A city councilmember in Oakland was brutally attacked and robbed inside her downtown apartment — allegedly punched, choked and dragged by her hair — by a party promoter she considered an acquaintance, her office said. Councilmember Rowena Brown is …

Source: New York Post - Right-wing
Published on Jul 25, 2026

Mistah F.A.B. Arrested In Oakland Police Fireworks Investigation

Mistah F.A.B. gets arrested after Oakland police wrap a three-week illegal fireworks investigation sparked by July Fourth posts. Mistah F.A.B. found himself in serious legal trouble this week after Oakland police wrapped up a three-week investigation into …

Source: AllHipHop - Neutral

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 13:58 GMT

Ideal Charter Bus Offers Chicago-Area Groups a Roadmap for Visiting the New Obama Presidential Center

CHICAGO RIDGE, IL, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One month after the Obama Presidential Center opened on Chicago's South Side, Ideal Charter Bus is publishing group travel guidance for schools, churches, and companies …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 15:05 GMT

Notice for the State / Federal General Election & Municipal Elections November 3, 2026

TO THE VOTERS OF TIPTON COUNTY, TENNESSEE: You are hereby notified that a GENERAL ELECTION and various MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS will be held in all voting precincts in Tipton County, TN on: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 A General Election for the following …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 12:08 GMT

Ambow Education Holding Ltd. (NYSE American: AMBO) Offers 1,000 Students Free Access to NewSchool’s AI + Design Hybrid ...

Initiative Delivers on Ambow’s White House Pledge to Expand AI Education Opportunities for America’s Youth Key Facts At-a-Glance Who: Ambow Education Holding Ltd. (NYSE American: AMBO) and its wholly owned subsidiary, NewSchool of Architecture & Design …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

The 2026 Historic Hotels of America® Annual Awards of Excellence Nominee Finalists are Announced

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Historic Hotels of America® today announced its Nominee Finalists for the 2026 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence, a prestigious awards program honoring outstanding historic hotels, hoteliers, and …

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Published on August 9, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

The South Dakota Republican Party Is Ready for Fall

Every two years, the South Dakota Republican Party gathers to do something that political parties across this country do less and less of — actually govern themselves. Our state convention is not a stage-managed photo opportunity. It is a working meeting …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:18 GMT

U.S. Senate Passes DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act

Washington, DC, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan DeOndra Dixon NIH INCLUDE Project Act (S. 1838), to authorize the National Institutes of Health's INCLUDE Project—the first NIH-wide research …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

CoreCivic Announces $500 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CoreCivic, Inc. (NYSE: CXW) (CoreCivic or the Company) announced today that is has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement ("ASR Agreement") with a financial institution (" …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 10:29 GMT

Candidate Name Added to Ballot in U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary

COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 4, 2026) – By court order issued this morning, the State Election Commission (SEC) is adding a candidate to ballots for the U.S. Senate Special Republican Primary to be held on August 11, 2026. For a current list of candidates, …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 14:23 GMT

A New Lease on Life Abroad: New Global Index Ranks the World's Best Residency Routes

2026 Global Residency Programs Index scores 48 residency routes across 46 countries with Switzerland, the UAE and Portugal topping the table. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Citizen Solutions (GCS), a …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 13:18 GMT

Forrestal Building TAP Report Named Outstanding Technical Planning Project

Prestigious Award Recognizes Work of NCPC, PBRB, and ULI Washington WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), in partnership with the Public Buildings Reform Board (PBRB) and …

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Published on August 10, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

NeighborWorks® America's Achieving Excellence Marks 25 Years of Building Nonprofit Leadership

Flagship leadership program, developed with the Harvard Kennedy School, marks a quarter century as more than 1,500 practitioners convene in Miami Beach MIAMI BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, August 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For five days in August, Miami …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 21:26 GMT

Peck Law Group Calls Attention to Elder Abuse Risks Facing America’s Growing Senior Population

California Advocate Steven Peck, Esq. Urges Families to Recognize the Warning Signs Before Another Loved One Becomes a Victim LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America is growing older. Every day, thousands …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

Rivas & Associates Issues Know Your Rights Guidance for Families After Fatal ICE Traffic Stops

Rivas & Associates, an immigration law firm, is offering Know Your Rights guidance for families who may be stopped by police or immigration officers. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rivas & Associates, an …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 19:06 GMT

SingerLewak to Host Two-Day Training on Government Accounting and Financial Reporting

Course led by Brad Bingenheimer covers GASB reporting fundamentals for state and local government finance professionals SALEM, OR, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SingerLewak, LLP, a Top 100 accounting and business consulting …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:27 GMT

End Chronic Disease Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Help California Students Build Healthier Habits

Senate Bill 1133 Heads to Governor Newsom, Helping California Students Build Healthy Habits SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- End Chronic Disease celebrates the passage of Senate Bill 1133, the Ready to Learn, …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:42 GMT

'First Year They Sleep': Valor Villages Bets on Slow Repair — For Veterans With PTSD, and For the Ground They Work

Horticulture retraining program pairs quiet-by-design vocational training with a tallgrass prairie restoration and a planned green roof in Woodson Terrace. WOODSON TERRACE, MO, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Valor Villages …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Stand Up for Science Hosting NSF Rapid Response Workshop for Writing Effective Public Comments

Drop in “office hours” will be held to facilitate public commenting on National Science Foundation’s proposed changes on Federal Register WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Friday, August 14, Stand Up for …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

Media Credentialing Now Open for the 50th Geothermal Rising Conference

From AI-Powered Exploration to Enhanced Geothermal Systems, the Biggest Stories in Geothermal Will Be Unveiled in Houston HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Media credentialing is now open for the 50th Geothermal …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

Texas Financial Educators Council Chooses Alimursal Ibrahimov, Founder of LearnTheMoney, to Serve on Its Advisory Board

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alimursal (Ali) Ibrahimov, CFEI®, community educator and Founder of the financial wellness platform LearnTheMoney, has been chosen to a seat on the Texas Financial Educators Council …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 21:47 GMT

ICYMI: Statement from President Donald J. Trump

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 08:37 GMT

FEDCON Urges Contractors to Make Haste in Seeking Opportunities Before End of Fiscal Year

FEDCON is issuing an urgent strategic notice for contractors to align their market operations for the annual Fourth Quarter spending acceleration TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the federal government approaches …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:14 GMT

City of Boston Announces 26th Annual Gospel Fest

Gospel Fest—free and open to all—is New England’s largest annual Gospel music celebration Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that Gospel Fest, an annual City event that showcases local and national gospel talent, will take place on Sunday, August 30 at 5:00 …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Council Calls for Critical-Incident Administrative Leave Standards Following In-Custody Death of Shacoby Kenny

Accountability and clear procedures are essential when serious incidents occur within correctional facilities.The Council adopted a resolution calling on the Suffolk County Sheriff's Department to adopt critical-incident administrative leave standards …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Teen Dating Violence Awareness

Healthy relationships are built on respect, safety, and support. During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution recognizing the importance of Teen Dating Violence (TDV) awareness and the need to support efforts that provide …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Council Recognizes Community Resources Supporting Health and Well-Being Across Boston

Strong communities are built through access to resources that support residents’ health, connection, and quality of life. During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing National Farmers Market Week and National Health …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Recognizing the Contributions of Boston’s Jamaican and Dominican Communities

Boston’s strength is shaped by the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of residents from around the world. The Council adopted resolutions recognizing Jamaica Independence Day and Dominican Cultural Day, celebrating the histories, achievements …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Council Supports Allowing Retired Police Officers to Work Paid Details

Maintaining adequate staffing is essential to supporting public safety and ensuring police officers are not overextended. During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution supporting the use of existing state law to allow qualified …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 14:17 GMT

Council Urges City to Oppose Proposed ICE Parking Leases

During this week's Council meeting, the Council adopted an emergency resolution urging the City of Boston to explore all avenues to oppose proposed parking leases for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in downtown Boston. The resolution …

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Published on March 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

Dispatches From the Front Lines of Trump’s War on Democracy

“My generals” running the Pentagon? “My lawyers” running the Department of Justice? “My” main money man and his group of young techies illegally shutting down programs Congress voted to support and fund? What we have here is a hostile takeover of the U. …

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Published on February 14, 2025 - 08:06 GMT

Use Your Cell Phone Camera to Help Save U.S. Democracy

Along with more than two million others, I subscribe to a daily newsletter written by historian Heather Cox Richardson (https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/). Richardson meshes her deep knowledge of history with insightful and valuable …

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