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So what were the top stories this past week?

City Report: The streets of Oakland are falling apart - http://bit.ly/SiihWF

Halloween in Oakland: The Gay Agenda - http://bit.ly/RmxTHS

In-fighting among factions, identity issues mark Occupy Oakland first anniversary (Analysis) - http://bit.ly/RY70Y7

Bay Area fashion company showcases unsigned, under-recognized talent with fall show (Preview) -  http://bit.ly/Tn4wpx

Federal receivership of Oakland Police Department likely to cost big money - http://bit.ly/RpAJdI

OakTech: And the winners are Solar Mosaic, Integral Group, Grow California and Ask.com in 2012 Innovator awards - http://bit.ly/XEj2da

Grand Lake's Oakcommon offers Oakland sharp clothing, more at good prices - http://bit.ly/QzdAp6

Day of the Dead community celebrations around the Bay Area - http://bit.ly/PySla5

OakBiz: Pedal Express proves it's a delivery service you can trust, rain or shine - http://bit.ly/RbJZ2V

East Bay retailers have what you need this Halloween -  http://bit.ly/VvHWsn

It's good to know your neighbors - how one family met them (Community Voices) - http://bit.ly/TqhwN7

My short life as a 'trick-or-treat commuter' (Community Voices) - http://bit.ly/S3Q2Yk