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Oakland Budget Cuts

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The City of Oakland is struggling to cut nearly $30 million from its budget. The loss is due to the state’s decision to end support for redevelopment agencies. We talk with Mayor Jean Quan and others about how the city will absorb the cuts.

Guests:

CJ Hirschfield, executive director for Children's Fairyland, an Oakland theme park for young children

Jennifer Inez Ward, contributing editor at Oakland Local, an online news site covering the city of Oakland

Jean Quan, mayor of Oakland

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