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.
Housing Alameda County rolls out program to cut red tape from affordable housing development By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 8, 2025 County is seeking a qualified architectural firm to help make it happen.
Arts & Entertainment Piedmont Ave. mural at center of nudity complaint won’t be removed from public view for now By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 4, 2025 Some Native American neighbors are offended and say the mural lacks ‘redeeming cultural message.’
Featured in Category Oakland creates new department to tackle homelessness under mayor’s 5-Point Plan By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 30, 2025 Its goal is to coordinate the delivery of existing services throughout local, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
Arts & Entertainment Renovation of historic Lorenzo Theater in Alameda County continues with new funding By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 27, 2025 Most of the money is coming from insurance payouts for two fires in 2020.
homelessness $7.1M state grant to help Oakland transform Temescal motel into homeless housing By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 The Maya Motel at 4715 Telegraph Avenue is in the heart of one of the city’s thriving commercial districts.
Oakland Chaotic night in Oakland: Police investigate several sideshows with hundreds attending By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Burnt rubber and bad memories are all that remain of a Sunday morning sideshow that took place just off Piedmont Avenue.
business Port of Oakland container volume surges in July as tariff jitters drive shipping activity By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 22, 2025 The last time Oakland’s imports were as high as they were in July was in June 2022.
crime ‘President Trump is wrong’: Oakland mayor fires back after POTUS calls out city on crime By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 12, 2025 Evidence shows the East Bay city’s crime rate has fallen.