Author: Agggregated News

(KRON) — There’s one street in Oakland that is considered the No. 1 most luxurious and coveted place to live in Northern California, according to a new survey conducted by real estate gurus. Agent Advice, a real estate website, commissioned a survey of 3,000 respondents to create a list of the “Most Coveted Address” in America. “In cities across the country, certain streets are not just thoroughfares — they are symbols of status and sophistication. These destinations are the epitome of luxury, representing the highest ideals of prestige and privilege,”…

Mayor Sheng Thao delivers her first State of the City address at City Hall in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao joined mayors from across the country in Washington, D.C., this week to ask for more federal resources to combat homelessness and housing insecurity. Specifically, Thao wants the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to boost the number of housing vouchers available to low-income residents. Recipients pay a portion of their income on rent — typically 30% — and…