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Gun Violence · Oakland(BCN) -- Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee touted the city's double-digit, year-over-year drop in crime Wednesday while acknowledging that gun violence continues to traumatize many communities. Citing the Oakland Police Department's end-of-year crime report, Lee said lawbreaking was down by 24% across the board in 2025, while the city's 67 killings represent a 22% drop in homicides compared to the previous year. "Even with the historic progress, gun vio…See the Story
Oakland City Leaders Tout Double-Digit Drop in Crime Stats
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Sports · OaklandMaria BC’s sophomore effort Spike Field arrived in 2023, and the following year the Oakland-based musician contributed to the stacked I Saw The TV Glow soundtrack. Now they’re announcing their third album, Marathon, whose smoldering title track is out today. About “Marathon,” the artist explains: There was a Marathon gas station at the end of…See the Story














