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West Oakland Remembers Loma Prieta

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West Oakland was the site of the deadliest event of the Loma Prieta earthquake. Forty-two people died when the upper deck of the Cypress freeway collapsed onto the lower deck. The tragedy put a spotlight on a long-neglected corner of Oakland, and some changes for the better have grown from it. But it's been a long, slow road for Oakland. Reporter: Mina Kim

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