San Francisco Chronicle Regulatory commission to hear mayor's appeal of post office saleDaily CalifornianThe U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission has agreed to hear an appeal filed by Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates protesting the sale of Berkeley's main post office, Bates announced Monday. Bates has until Sept. 3 to submit a formal …
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