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crime

Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell to resign effective Dec. 5, gives no reason for decision

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 9, 2025
Mitchell, a former police chief in Lubbock, Texas, was hired by former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao in March of 2024.
California

Alameda County supervisors approve ethical investment policy, pause rollout for review

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 6, 2025
Disagreement about implementation, with the public split over investments with Israel-Gaza ties.
Bay Area

UC Berkeley taps Victoria Coleman to lead new Berkeley Space Center at NASA Ames

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 3, 2025
Construction on the $2 billion, 36-acre Berkeley Space Center at Moffett Field in Silicon Valley is expected to start in 2026.
BART

BART lengthens trains after ridership surge; adds cars on SFO runs and peak-hour service

By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 30, 2025
BART said the ridership increases coincide with its effort to improve safety, cleanliness and the overall rider experience.
crime

Oakland eases police pursuit rules, removing speed limit cap for some high-speed chases

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 29, 2025
Most chases last 90 seconds or less and very few last longer than five minutes.
construction

Oakland implements new streamlined permit process for certain types of housing

By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 20, 2025
The new “ministerial” approvals apply to market-rate single-family homes and multifamily projects with up to 30 units.
California

Oakland resident, Newsom advisor named chairperson of state air resources board

By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 17, 2025
If confirmed by the state Senate, Lauren Sanchez will start the job October 1.
Bay Area

September scorcher: Above-average heat sets stage for elevated fire risk this week

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 16, 2025
The potential for dry lightning strikes will elevate the threat of fire impacts.
crime

Pawn shop workers in Oakland turn tables on suspects; 2 dead, others face murder charges

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 14, 2025
Unclear who shot first before the two groups exchanged gunfire.
budget

OUSD’s budget worse off than once thought; cash reserve plummets as deficits deepen

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 13, 2025
The unrestricted general fund, showing a 53% decrease from just one year ago, signals difficult choices ahead.
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