Gang violence is one of the biggest issues plaguing Oakland, according to a report published in 2012 by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Homicides jumped 15% to 104 in 2011. Robbery is another big problem: Oakland leads all large cities in robbery with 851 robberies per 100,000 residents.
These 10 cities had the highest level of year-round pollution and some of the highest incidences of heart and lung issues as well, according to the American Lung Association's annual report.
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| 15 yr fixed | 2.85% | 2.79% | |
| 5/1 ARM | 2.60% | 2.59% | |
| 30 yr refi | 3.72% | 3.64% | |
| 15 yr refi | 2.85% | 2.78% |
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