Bay Area UPDATE | Oakland’s day of decision: Former Oakland councilmember Loren Taylor leads in early mayoral election returns By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 15, 2025 On April 15, the Registrar’s Office and voting centers will be open for voting in person from 7 am to 8 pm.
parks San Francisco group opposed to Great Highway park fined for campaign violations By Alise Maripuu and Janis Mara | Bay City News | April 14, 2025 The same group backs an effort to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio, who has drawn the ire of some voters for supporting the park.
Bay Area Pro-Palestinian protesters face charges in alleged break-in at Stanford University By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 14, 2025 The Santa Clara County DA is arguing that the occupation was a calculated, premeditated breach, carefully planned by organizers.
public safety Autonomous vehicles permitted on SF’s Market Street, joining public transit space By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | April 13, 2025 Opposition groups slammed the mayor’s decision, calling it a step backward that threatens public safety.
public safety Golden Gate Bridge patrol officers say suicides are down with new safety nets By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 12, 2025 Confirmed suicides are down over 50%, suggesting a ‘deterrent effect,’ Bridge Captain Roger Elauria said.
Bay Area Dev’t corp brings together private, nonprofit, labor leaders to spur SF downtown recovery By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 12, 2025 The nonprofit aims to focus on investments in efforts to restore foot traffic and fill office vacancies after the pandemic shutdowns.
Bay Area EBMUD closes public access to boat launches at its reservoirs to prevent mussel invasion By Aly Brown | Bay City News | April 12, 2025 After hitching a ride on a freighter from Asia, golden mussels now pose a threat to the drinking water in the East Bay.
environment SF’s newest park gets a name: Winning entry chosen for former Great Highway promenade By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 11, 2025 Say hello to "Sunset Dunes" at the grand opening on Saturday, April 12.
Bay Area Oakland special election: Extended hours for early ballots in final days before April 15 vote By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 10, 2025 The Registrar’s Office is located inside the Rene C Davidson Court House at 1225 Fallon Street, Room G-1, in Oakland.
wildlife Minke whale stranded in Emeryville mudflat amid troubling wave of SF Bay whale deaths By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 9, 2025 The likely juvenile whale was first spotted in the same area about a week ago.