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The City in Brief
Founded: 1820 (incorporated, 1854)
Head Official: Mayor Jerry Brown (since 1998)
City Population
1980: 339,337
1990: 372,242
2000: 399,484
2003 estimate: 398,844
Percent change, 1990–2000: 7.3%
U.S. rank in 1980: 43rd
U.S. rank in 1990: 39th
U.S. rank in 2000: 50th (State rank: 8th)
Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA)
1980: 1,762,000
1990: 2,108,078
2000: 2,392,557
Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.6%
U.S. rank in 1980: 5th (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 1990: 4th (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 2000: 5th (CMSA)
Area: 56 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 42 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 56.7° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 23 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Trade, services, government
Unemployment Rate: 8.44% (September 2004)
Per Capita Income: $21,936 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 29,875
Major Colleges and Universities: Holy Names College, Mills College, Patten College, Merritt College, California College of Arts & Crafts
Daily Newspaper: Oakland Tribune
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NFL Football: Oakland Raiders Playoff Results.
News Wire article from: Sports Network; 1/24/2003; 700+ words
; ...Network Date Game Result ---- ---- ------ 12-31-67 AFL Championship Oakland 40, Houston 7 (at Oakland) 1-14-68 Super Bowl II Green Bay 33, Oakland 14 (at Miami) 12-22-68 AFL Playoff Oakland 41, Kansas City 6 (at Oakland...
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OAKLAND (4) AT BOSTON (5) - EVENT LOG
News Wire article from: United Press International; 4/16/2000; 700+ words
; ...United Press International 04-16-2000 OAKLAND (4) AT BOSTON (5) - EVENT LOG...OAKLAND (4) AT BOSTON (5) - EVENT LOG...Oakland Starting Lineups -- Rich Becker CF...
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OAKLAND (1) AT BOSTON (0) - EVENT LOG
News Wire article from: United Press International; 4/17/2000; 700+ words
; ...United Press International 04-17-2000 OAKLAND (1) AT BOSTON (0) - EVENT LOG...OAKLAND (1) AT BOSTON (0) - EVENT LOG...Oakland Starting Lineups -- Ryan Christenson...
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OAKLAND (8) AT CLEVELAND (5) - EVENT LOG
News Wire article from: United Press International; 4/18/2000; 700+ words
; ...United Press International 04-18-2000 OAKLAND (8) AT CLEVELAND (5) - EVENT LOG...OAKLAND (8) AT CLEVELAND (5) - EVENT LOG...Oakland Starting Lineups -- Ryan Christenson...
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OAKLAND (10) AT CLEVELAND (5) - EVENT LOG
News Wire article from: United Press International; 4/20/2000; 700+ words
; ...United Press International 04-20-2000 OAKLAND (10) AT CLEVELAND (5) - EVENT LOG...OAKLAND (10) AT CLEVELAND (5) - EVENT LOG...Oakland Starting Lineups -- Ryan Christenson...
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OAKLAND (5) AT MINNESOTA (2) - EVENT LOG
News Wire article from: United Press International; 4/28/2000; 700+ words
; ...United Press International 04-28-2000 OAKLAND (5) AT MINNESOTA (2) - EVENT LOG...OAKLAND (5) AT MINNESOTA (2) - EVENT LOG...Oakland Starting Lineups -- Terrence Long CF...
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OAKLAND (6) AT MINNESOTA (2) - EVENT LOG
News Wire article from: United Press International; 4/29/2000; 700+ words
; ...United Press International 04-29-2000 OAKLAND (6) AT MINNESOTA (2) - EVENT LOG...OAKLAND (6) AT MINNESOTA (2) - EVENT LOG...Oakland Starting Lineups -- Terrence Long CF...
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OAKLAND (8) AT MINNESOTA (2) - EVENT LOG
News Wire article from: United Press International; 4/30/2000; 700+ words
; ...United Press International 04-30-2000 OAKLAND (8) AT MINNESOTA (2) - EVENT LOG...OAKLAND (8) AT MINNESOTA (2) - EVENT LOG...Oakland Starting Lineups -- Terrence Long CF...
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OAKLAND (7) AT TEXAS (6) - EVENT LOG
News Wire article from: United Press International; 5/7/2000; 700+ words
; ...United Press International 05-07-2000 OAKLAND (7) AT TEXAS (6) - EVENT LOG...OAKLAND (7) AT TEXAS (6) - EVENT LOG...Oakland Starting Lineups -- Terrence Long CF...
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Oakland Chamber Unveils New Data on Economic Opportunities and Job Creation
Newspaper article from: U.S. Newswire; 4/29/2007; 700+ words
; ...URBAN AFFAIRS EDITORS Contact: Dan Cohen for Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, +1-510-465-8294, or +1-510-282-7621 OAKLAND, Calif., April 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce today released...
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Oakland: History
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Oakland: History Spaniards Settle Area, Followed...The first inhabitants of present-day Oakland were the Costanoans, peaceful tribes known...grant, which included the area that is now Oakland, from the Spanish crown in recognition...
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Oakland: Education and Research
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Oakland: Education and Research Elementary and Secondary Schools The Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) is the eleventh...face substantial academic and financial challenges. Oakland Unified is the only district in the state to allocate...
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Oakland: Recreation
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Oakland: Recreation Sightseeing Historic buildings in Oakland include the Camron-Stanford House, a beautifully restored...icons painted on the dome; the church is nestled in the Oakland Hills. The Morcom Amphitheater of Roses provides a stunning...
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Oakland: Economy
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Oakland: Economy Major Industries and Commercial Activity Oakland's leading industries are business and health care services...government, arts, culture, and entertainment. The Port of Oakland is one of the busiest ports in the world for container...
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Oakland: Communications
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Oakland: Communications Newspapers and Magazines The morning Oakland Tribune, published in Hayward, is the city's daily...publications include The Catholic Voice, El Mundo, Oakland Bay Area Observer, Oakland Post, Sing Tao Daily...
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