Crime & Safety Oakland homicides reach 100 in 2020, a 47% jump from last year By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | December 9, 2020 The city had cut gun violence between 2012-19 when homicides dropped from 126 to 68 and nonfatal shootings from 561 to 277.
Bay Area Counties restrict access to state parks, recreation as part of stay-at-home order By Kate Selig | Bay City News | December 9, 2020 The restrictions are an effort to prevent mixing among households -- something which increases risk of virus transmission.
California State’s daily COVID-19 case average has more than doubled in last 2 weeks By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation | December 8, 2020 Because COVID-19 has become so ubiquitous, many activities and actions cause transmission.
City Piedmont’s new mayor appointed without a hitch; vice mayor…not so much By Sam Richards | December 8, 2020 Teddy Gray King is mayor, but procedural confusion results in a shared vice mayor role for Tim Rood and Jen Cavenaugh.
City Mayor reflects on 8 years of service to the city he loves By Sam Richards | December 8, 2020 Bob McBain, first elected in 2012, says he is proud to have been part of a team that tackled challenging budget issues and boosted important public services.
Around Town Piedmont Rec Dept asks: What are your holiday traditions? By Exedra Staff | December 8, 2020 Help Piedmont celebrate all traditions this season by sharing yours and submitting photos to PRD's Holiday Art Display.
Around Town Hey, kids! Santa wants to hear from you By Exedra Staff | December 8, 2020 Santa invites children to post their letters to him in the big mailbox by the holiday tree at Community Hall.
Bay Area Outdoor exercise encouraged but not with other households By Eli Walsh | Bay City News | December 8, 2020 Social bubbles have been officially popped: Even a socially distanced, masked walk with someone NOT in your household has been nixed.
City The Blotter | Assault, robbery takes place on Crocker By Damin Esper | December 8, 2020 Stolen vehicle with machete, knives, needles recovered; and more
City Red Flag warning extended until 5 pm for East Bay hills By Exedra Staff | December 7, 2020 Gusty offshore winds and low humidity make for prime fire weather.