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Thanks to community tips and evidence, OPD is following up on multiple leads and expects to arrest the driver in the near future.

"I first encountered the Giraffix mural beneath the 580 freeway in 1983 when I was eight years old. Seeing this majestic giraffe from the back seat of our Volkswagen station wagon, I remember the magic of seeing that beautiful creature & the way it stopped time for a moment. What I couldn't have known then was how that experience planted a seed that would quietly shape my path as an artist."

Measure E would impose an annual parcel tax to fund police, fire, and homelessness services, as well as programs that keep public spaces clean and accessible.

The city approved a $512,000 settlement with a cyclist who hit a pothole on East 21st Street and suffered serious injuries, marking the second payout this year.

Delight, a new smoothie spot, has soft-opened on the east side of Lake Merritt, offering specials like a pineapple mint and coconut refresher made with fresh ingredients.

"Our business community will also benefit from Sunday metering because it encourages parking turnover, allowing more customers to visit these establishments," said Josh Rowan, the transportation director, in a city press release.

A fire damaged one of Oakland's most beloved historic landmarks, raising concerns about the preservation of the city's cultural heritage and the impact on the community.

The fire burned portions of the Camron-Stanford House, a three-story Victorian on the southern end of the lake. Firefighters were able to save the home, but preservationists have questions about how the fire started.

Habitot's 'mini museum' activities are best for kids 0-8, and siblings and adults are encouraged to play, too! Activities include rocket building, water exploration, and art stations.