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.