Oakland Oakland breaks ground on bicycle project near Lake Merritt after 4-year-old’s death By Pete Young | Bay City News | July 28, 2025 The Maia Correia Memorial Bikeway will add a fully separated bike lane that will be protected from vehicles.
California California sues after Trump demands access to sensitive data about food stamp recipients By Wendy Fry and Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | July 28, 2025 This is California’s 35th suit against the Trump administration
safeway Safeway, unions reach tentative deal for 16,000 Bay Area workers, averting strike By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | July 28, 2025 Ratification votes will be scheduled in the coming days.
Housing So many reasons to stay put: What’s behind California’s frozen housing market? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 28, 2025 The cost of moving in California is steep.
Education As Trump takes on education, candidates line up for state’s top schools job By Carolyn Jones | Cal Matters | July 28, 2025 The state superintendent oversees the largest, most complex school system in the U.S. and has a wide platform to “do something good.”
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.
animals Ready to rock and growl: Safari West welcomes newborn southern white rhino Ozzy By Finbar LaBelle | Bay City News | July 26, 2025 The name Ozzy is a respectful nod to the late music icon Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on the same day as the calf’s birth.