The Blotter | 14-year old bitten by dog By Damin Esper | June 17, 2025 The incident took place at Piedmont Park, and the dog has since been banned from the city spaces.
Bay Area Federal DEI, ‘wokeness’ restrictions put California homeless providers in a bind By Ben Christopher and Marissa Kendall | CalMatters | June 15, 2025 Taking the Trump administration to court is not a strategy available to most housing grant recipients.
CHP Oakland coalition decries CHP pursuit policy after pedestrian fatality in high-speed chase By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | June 15, 2025 The death of the pedestrian was felt throughout the community, including Castlemont High School where he taught and was an academic coach.
Housing Oakland City Council approves $4.3B two-year budget, balancing books without layoffs By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 13, 2025 Many observers were shocked the budget was approved so quickly.
Sports Major League Cricket kicks off 2025 season with West Coast debut at Oakland Coliseum By Andres Larios | Bay City News | June 12, 2025 All six teams in the league will play at the Coliseum.
business Lawsuit brewing against Oakland coffee shop accused of refusing service to Jewish patrons By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 12, 2025 The suit says neither customer mentioned their political views while at the coffee house.
Oakland Oakland anti-ICE protest ends peacefully — until car fire, looting break out in Fruitvale By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 12, 2025 Oakland police said they are keeping an eye on the rising number of anti-Trump protests breaking out around the country.
arts He’s Oakland’s youngest Youth Poet Laureate at 14, and hopes his words change attitudes By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 11, 2025 The Oakland Youth Poet Laureate program is in its 14th year.
California In the News | Governor Newsom delivers major address to Californians By Exedra Staff | June 10, 2025 The Governor warns that the President’s militarization of Los Angeles marks a dangerous inflection point for the nation.
City The Blotter | Tools stolen from construction site By Damin Esper | June 10, 2025 Unknown suspect reportedly took $2,400 worth of tools. Also: DUI arrest, and stolen vehicles.
City From the frontlines: Speakers to share wildfire experiences at Community Preparedness Event this Saturday By CIty of Piedmont | June 10, 2025 Hear firsthand stories of wildfire evacuations from community members, firefighters, and emergency managers.