Bay Area Special election preview: The 10 candidates running to become next mayor of Oakland By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 8, 2025 Meet the candidates on the ballot for Oakland’s April 15 special mayoral election to replace Sheng Thao.
parks San Francisco narrows down 5 possible names for new park on Great Highway By Pete Young | Bay City News | April 7, 2025 A community celebration will open the park on April 12.
science UC San Francisco researcher wins Breakthrough Prize for multiple sclerosis discovery By Pete Young | Bay City News | April 7, 2025 His work opens the possibility of treating MS with antiviral drugs, and for the development of a vaccine for EBV to prevent MS altogether.
Bay Area Friends in law places: Federal court filings express solidarity with firm Trump targeted By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | April 7, 2025 The amicus fillings, providing safety in numbers, asked the court to ensure that this abuse of executive power ceases.
Bay Area ‘Hands Off!’ day around the Bay: Thousands join in protests of all things Trump and Musk By Alise Maripuu, Leslie Katz and Aly Brown | Bay City News | April 6, 2025 Hundreds of demonstrators were part of the scene in downtown Oakland.
public safety SF mayor’s shift in harm reduction policy targets distribution of safe smoking supplies By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 5, 2025 The shift is a part of Lurie’s executive directive called “Breaking the Cycle” to tackle the city’s fentanyl epidemic.
Bay Area California State Library says Trump administration halts local library funding By Tony Hicks, Bay City News | April 4, 2025 IMLS typically provides more than $200 million annually for local libraries in all 50 states.
Bay Area Boaters warned of whale sightings in San Francisco Bay after one found dead By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 4, 2025 Be careful while out on the water because, while famously large, the animals are sometimes difficult to spot.
Bay Area Muni moves forward with bus service cuts despite public outcry, budget concerns By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 3, 2025 Muni is attempting to close its looming $50 million budget deficit by slashing and shortening five bus routes.
Arts & Entertainment Getting a read on how Trump’s library cuts will impact library services in the Bay Area By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | April 2, 2025 The smallest libraries are likely to bear the brunt.