Health Matters After multiple strikes, Kaiser workers ratify new contract, ending labor dispute By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 23, 2026 Dispute had been about better wages, workplace safety improvements and solutions to staffing shortages.
Bay Area Bay Bridge artistic light installation returns with ‘grand lighting’ event By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 20, 2026 "City of Awe" installation will return to the bridge on Friday evening.
Family & Kids Oakland Zoo’s last tiger euthanized following cancer diagnosis By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 20, 2026 Mia, a rescued tiger, was 14 years old.
featured Oakland voters will decide June parcel tax measure to fund police, fire and city services By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | March 14, 2026 The city services would include homelessness response programs and reducing illegal dumping, among other things.
Bay Area Bird flu kills more elephant seals, other marine mammals at Año Nuevo State Park By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 Outbreak spares most adult females.
Elections Alameda County elections chief Tim Dupuis to retire; Cornejo named interim registrar By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | March 6, 2026 Dupuis' tenure was marked by controversy.
California 66% of normal: Sierra snowpack continues to lag historical average as winter winds down By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 27, 2026 Only one month to go until the typical peak to the snow season -- meanwhile last month's storms haven't made up for a dry start to winter.
Education Oakland Unified board votes to lay off 400 workers to tackle massive budget shortfall By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 26, 2026 Declining enrollment is one cause of OUSD's budget woes -- the student population has shrunk from 54,000 students to 34,000 students.
Environment Elephant seals at famed Año Nuevo colony test positive for highly infectious bird flu By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 26, 2026 Though only seven animals have been confirmed by lab tests as having the virus, 30 animals have already died at the park.
California Kaiser nurses to end 4-week strike Tuesday, return to work while contract talks continue By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 23, 2026 The union has been asking for better wages, workplace safety improvements, and solutions around staffing shortages.