homelessness Thao executive order targets swift removal of Oakland homeless camps from public spaces By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 25, 2024 The order is focused on camps that encroach on safe and sanitary access to public spaces including schools, businesses and roadways.
addiction Gavin Newsom signs package of bills aimed at easing housing and homelessness crisis By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 20, 2024 New rules will grant more enforcement power to the state by imposing financial penalties on local jurisdictions that fail to adopt housing element revisions or approve housing projects.
Oakland Oakland’s Measure OO would update the city’s ethics rules for first time in 10 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 13, 2024 Voters will decide the fate of a ballot measure on November 5 aimed at strengthening and updating the city’s Public Ethics Commission.
Oakland Port of Oakland seeks developers for Howard Terminal revamp after A’s ballpark plan fizzle By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 9, 2024 The Port will consider a wide range of submissions, including maritime, light industrial, commercial, recreational, and/or water-oriented uses.
Bay Area Produce pest returns: Alameda County under medfly quarantine for first time in 43 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 9, 2024 During the quarantine, produce grown in the area should not leave the county.
business Oakland files suit against Southwest Airlines, alleging violation of worker sick leave rules By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 6, 2024 Employees say workers have been forced to either work while sick or take unpaid absences for which they are disciplined.
Bay Area SF’s anti-retail theft ‘blitz operation’ yields 61 arrests across city over several weeks By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 21, 2024 The stolen items recovered by officers during the arrests and investigations were returned to the stores.
Bay Area Bay Area to experience cooler temps, rare chance of summer showers later this week By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 21, 2024 Expect the system to kick in on Thursday and last for a couple of days.
Arts & Entertainment Extremely rare concept car reduced to ashes in Monterey; Ford vehicle was valued at $1M By Bay City News | August 20, 2024 The 1979 Ford Ghia Probe 1 was in a trailer headed home after an appearance at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
BART BART Board of Directors approves 2 contracts to build police HQ and install new fare gates By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 16, 2024 The new BART police headquarters would be located in a now-vacant Kaiser building at 2000 Broadway.