Oakland faces a $129M budget deficit, planning major cuts including police, fire station closures.

Oakland is grappling with a $129 million budget deficit, prompting plans for drastic cuts including up to 91 layoffs, reducing police overtime by $25 million, and potentially closing up to six fire stations. The city must act swiftly to avoid insolvency, with discussions set for a report outlining immediate and long-term financial measures. Labor unions warn the cuts could jeopardize public safety.

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