health Alameda County launches diaper distribution program to aid families, reduce hospital trips By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 23, 2025 They will distribute over 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes through more than 50 community-based organizations.
pedestrian ‘Out of control’: Tens of thousands caught speeding in first month of SF camera rollout By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 22, 2025 Once all cameras are activated, there will be a 60-day grace period before citations will start to be issued in August.
Bay Area Spanning a century: Oakland reopens iconic Leimert Bridge after seismic retrofit project By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | May 22, 2025 The $2 million project began in late summer 2023 and concluded this month, officials said.
construction New water storage tanks to boost capacity, resilience of Mount Tamalpais Watershed By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 21, 2025 Construction is set to begin in June on phase two of a multi-year infrastructure project.
budget Coliseum windfall allows Oakland Fire to do something it hasn’t been able to in 23 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 On Sunday, most of the city’s 26 fire stations were up and running despite Oakland’s ongoing and drastic budgetary struggles.
Bay Area Oakland port sees steep decline in shipping amid tariff turmoil; June could bring relief By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 Tariff pause could lead to ‘strong recovery.'
Environment San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with levels of ‘forever chemicals’ that could harm anglers By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | May 20, 2025 Environmental groups say California needs to set guidelines for what levels of the chemicals are unsafe to determine how much people may eat.
events After 5-year hiatus, beloved Gilroy Garlic Festival returns this summer at new location By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 The festival pays tribute to the allium bulb farmed in the area and will be held from July 25-27.
Arts & Entertainment San Francisco adds 5 more entertainment zones as Castro District zone activates By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 19, 2025 Mayor Lurie lauded the zones as a way to stimulate the city’s nightlife and generate revenue for businesses in the vicinity of the zones.
Housing San Mateo County’s largest affordable housing project breaks ground near Cow Palace By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 19, 2025 The projects will ultimately transform an existing San Mateo County Housing Authority property from 150 units into 555 new apartments.