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A 71-year-old Californian explains why she's one of many boomers reluctant to sell their large homes and downsize — and it has nothing to do with money
Deborah Frieden and her husband love their neighborhood near Lake Merritt in Oakland, California. The couple raised their family in the three-bedroom single-family house they've lived in for the ...
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It’s birding season at Lake Merritt
The distinct chill in the air during winter means one thing for Oakland birders: it’s time to head to Lake Merritt. The ...
Major BART delays reported after smoke leads to train evacuation at MacArthur station
BART officials warned passengers of major delays in all directions Monday afternoon due to an equipment problem on a train, ...
Pro-Palestinian activists march in Oakland demanding VP Kamala Harris commit to Israel arms embargo
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists took to the streets of Oakland, the hometown of Harris. The group, gathering near Lake ...
BART train evacuated in Oakland due to smoke from equipment failure
A BART train was evacuated in Oakland after reports of smoke and fire Monday afternoon. The incident happened at around 2:20 ...
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City of Oakland Plans to Ban Homeless from Camping Around Lake Merritt
A third soon-to-open Tuff Shed camp will 'resolve' homelessness around the lake, but unsheltered residents are planning a protest. Nino Parker (right) said homeless residents around Lake Merritt ...
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Oakland Police Say Violent Crime Is Down, But Guns Are an Issue in West Oakland
Police Chief Floyd Mitchell touted a report showing Oakland had double-digit percentage decreases in robberies and homicides ...
Oakland-based Lakeside Group takes over HP Investors’ Northern California portfolio
HP Investors’ Northern California portfolio is now under the control of Lakeside Group – a new venture started by one of HP ...
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Lake Merritt Amphitheater
Off Lake Merritt Boulevard, near the lake's most southwest corner, sits the open air Lake Merritt Amphitheater. The paved walking path that runs around Lake Merritt protrudes at this spot to ...
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A piece of Salt Lake City street history resurfaces during construction project
The section of cobblestone that resurfaced likely dates back to the mid-1880s. A group of residents approached the Salt Lake ...
Residents of Oakland retirement community targeted by robbers
OAKLAND -- Charles Dolin has lived in Westlake Christian Terrace north of Oakland's Lake Merritt for over 15 years and he ...