The Blotter | Man arrested for DUI, assault By Damin Esper | May 27, 2025 Victim bloodied, “badly injured”
lifestyle Children’s Fairyland celebrates 75th anniversary with limited-edition Oakland Public Library card designed by 12-Year-Old By Morgan Rothenbaum | Children's Fairyland | May 27, 2025 The cards will be available starting May 30.
Education Oakland Unified school board reverses course on afterschool, summer program cuts By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 23, 2025 Dozens of OUSD students, parents and afterschool program providers urged the board to repeal the spending cuts.
Bay Area San Francisco moves up in new park ranking index. Here’s how Oakland and other Bay Area cities fared By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 23, 2025 The ParkScore index is a report from the Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit that works to create and protect parks, trails, and other public lands.
California Republicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrants By Phil Galewitz and Christine Mai-Duc | KFF Health | May 23, 2025 A GOP tax-and-spending bill would slash Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
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.
homelessness SF plans to open more addiction treatment beds amid decline in drug overdose deaths By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 21, 2025 San Francisco recorded 50 preliminary accidental overdose deaths in April, making it the lowest month for overdose deaths in 2025.
City The Blotter | Police find and arrest burglary suspects By Damin Esper | May 20, 2025 Two stolen ebikes and loaded firearm were found in the suspects' motel room.
City City Council approves annual pass, drop-in fees for new community pool By Exedra Staff | May 20, 2025 Resident use and plan flexibility prioritized.