health An Alameda County child tested positive for bird flu. Here’s why this case is different By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | November 19, 2024 The case comes as California grapples with the country’s largest bird flu outbreak among cattle and farmworkers.
Bay Area Alameda County courts trim business hours, begin mandatory furloughs to reduce budget By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | November 19, 2024 Starting November 22, the clerks’ offices at the county’s eight courthouses will close at 2 pm on Fridays instead of 3 pm.
election California Secretary of State outlines vote counting process in week after election By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | November 15, 2024 California’s expansive mail-in voting system adds to the time required for vote tabulation.
Bay Area In the News | NYT covers Oakland mayor recall By Exedra Staff | November 5, 2024 The pro-recall group is largely funded by Philip Dreyfuss, a hedge fund manager who lives in Piedmont.
Bay Area High fire danger warning in effect this week throughout Bay Area and along Central Coast By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | November 5, 2024 NWS recommended staying in touch with local fire agencies and making an emergency plan in case of evacuations.
Bay Area Bay Area ports receive millions from EPA fund to trim carbon emissions, update equipment By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | November 1, 2024 In Oakland, the money will be used to buy 663 pieces of zero-emissions equipment.
wildlife Commercial Dungeness crab season in San Francisco region delayed to protect whales By Pete Young | Bay City News | October 29, 2024 The delay is due to an abundance of humpback whales and a large number of recent entanglements.
Bay Area On the road to toll hikes: Public can comment on proposed new rates for 7 Bay Area bridges By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | October 28, 2024 Proposed hike piggybacks on earlier approved increases, bringing the amount of a crossing for most drivers to $8 starting January 2025.
Bay Area Justice Department outlines Election Day Program to support voters, ensure safety By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 25, 2024 DOJ's Northern District in CA -- which covers SF, Oakland, and Piedmont -- will be on call to oversee election day complaints.
Arts & Entertainment High-stepping into a new era: Cal Band keeps traditions alive while adapting to life in ACC By Tina Chen and Robert Strauss, Bay City News | October 25, 2024 The new league has brought a new urgency to raise travel money.