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Massive fire causes 'extensive' damage at Oakland Hills Country Club, site of several major golf events

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A massive blaze Thursday caused "extensive" damage to the Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Township Fire Chief John LeRoy said, complicating the future of an ornate and historic facility that has been hosting major national golf championships.

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Cam Inman: Touching reunions, amusing stories and more from inside John Madden's memorial reception

OAKLAND, Calif. — Virginia Madden sat on a couch amid family and friends when a stranger approached. He crouched down on a knee, presented a box and ...

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Want to know the wrong way to close schools? Just look to Oakland

If California school district officials need a lesson on how not to deal with declining enrollments, they can look to Oakland.

Los Angeles Times

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Chiefs HC Andy Reid set to speak at John Madden’s public memorial

#Chiefs HC Andy Reid is one of eight speakers for John Madden's public memorial service at the Oakland Coliseum on Monday.

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A conversation with Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong

While many U.S. cities have seen an increase in homicides over the past year, Oakland is among the hardest hit. Last year, the city saw its highest homicide toll in more than a decade, with 123 — a tally that excludes 11 deemed to be in self-defense, accidental or otherwise…

Los Angeles Times

Yet another college fake-promised full rides to a bunch of students

This time, students at Oakland University were mistakenly offered $48,000 over 4 years.

Mic

Michigan Reps. Levin, Stevens clash over Levin's decision to run for Oakland County seat

WASHINGTON — Michigan U.S. Rep. Andy Levin is defending his decision to run in the new 11th District after criticism by his opponent in the Democratic primary, Rep. Haley Stevens, who accused him of "abandoning" his current constituents.

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John Madden Celebration of Life to be held at Oakland Coliseum February 14

'One more Monday Night in Oakland' Celebration of John Madden set February 14

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As student activists fight for COVID safety measures at schools, some face criticism

LOS ANGELES — These days after classes, Michael Lee-Chang pulls up his mother's email inbox and finds the latest update of daily coronavirus cases at his school, Redondo Union High. The 18-year-old senior scans for other school announcements and uploads the information to his Instagram stories, where some 4,700 followers,…

Los Angeles Times

‘Pipe bomb’ found outside Oakland courthouse revealed as elaborate hoax containing message to police

Police closed off a 15-block area of the Californian city and evacuated several buildings before discovering the supposed ‘incendiary device’ was a hoax

The Independent UK

More than 1,200 Oakland students pledge to stay home unless schools improve Covid safety

Students join wave of protests across the country calling for better masking and testing or a return to virtual learning

The Guardian - US

Oakland joins growing list of California cities to ban ghost guns

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Oakland on Tuesday became the latest California city to ban the components for easy-to-assemble and impossible-to-trace “ghost guns,” whose popularity has spiked in recent years, amid a wave of gun violence in the city.

Tribune News Service

Schumer insists Senate will vote on voting rights bill ‘win, lose or draw’ – as it happened

Senate majority leader says ‘the eyes of the nation will be watching’ – follow all the latest news

The Guardian - US

Amy Schneider is game to host ‘Jeopardy!’ When she’s done winning it, that is

LOS ANGELES — Before taping a recent episode of “Jeopardy!,” current host and all-time greatest player Ken Jennings had a piece of advice for contestants facing reigning champion Amy Schneider.

Los Angeles Times

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