Thanks to a taxpayer-app­rov­ed bond issue, $198 million has been earmarked for im­provements to the city of Oakland’s pub­lic works program. Funded by the mea­sure as well as the State Coastal Con­servancy and federal highway funds, upcoming projects include rehabilitation of area parks, trails and bridges. Also in the mix are a new recreation center, historic building renovations, land acquisition and creek restoration.

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