Oakland Oakland receives donation of lifesaving gear, will install defibrillators at recreation centers By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 28, 2025 PG&E Vice President of the Bay Area Region said the initiative aligns with the company’s focus on safety.
strike Hospice East Bay workers plan strike Tuesday over staffing, stalled contract talks By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | July 27, 2025 The group said they’re still seeking their first contract after about 18 months of negotiations.
Bay Area Bay Area elected officials call for NOAA investigation into rising whale deaths By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | July 27, 2025 Scientists this year have responded to at least 21 gray whale deaths in the region, the highest since 2000.
Travel East Brother, can you spare a dime? Historic lighthouse in the Bay needs funds for repairs By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | July 27, 2025 It needs at least $750,000 to fund repairs to the pier and gangway to ensure access to East Brother Island.
homelessness San Francisco supervisors pass RV parking restrictions, reapportion housing funds By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | July 25, 2025 The approved legislation enforces a two-hour parking limit on large vehicles across the city without a permit.
Bay Area California’s NPR and PBS stations will cut staff and programs after funding slashed By Maya C. Miller and Cayla Mihalovich | CalMatters | July 25, 2025 Local programming – shows that are created and produced in-house – will be first on the chopping block.
strike UCSF service, patient care workers to strike Friday over layoffs of more than 130 staff By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | July 25, 2025 The union alleges that the university failed to notify or bargain with union officials over the layoffs.
crime Murder charge filed against longtime felon accused of killing Oakland parole officer By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 24, 2025 Bryan Keith Hall, 48, has been charged with eight felonies in the shooting death of parole agent Joshua Byrd.
Environment Key player in California’s water wars embraces controversial pact By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 24, 2025 State officials say that they expect this approach will engender more cooperation and avoid lawsuits that could delay action.
lgbtq Crowds walk in San Francisco to support HIV services, spotlight impact of federal cuts By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 24, 2025 Participants downed their complimentary pancake breakfast and donned their jackets for the chilly summer morning.