The Blotter | $5,000 worth of tools stolen By Damin Esper | October 7, 2025 Honda Civic potential link to crime; also reported this week: theft, vandalism, a DUI, and a flasher.
health Bay Area scientist Frederick Ramsdell earns Nobel Prize for immune system research By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | October 6, 2025 Ramsdell won for his groundbreaking discoveries in how the body’s immune system avoids attacking its own healthy tissues.
Oakland Public invited to school budget meetings as Oakland Unified faces $4M monthly shortfall By Pete Young | Bay City News | October 6, 2025 The district faced a similar crisis in 2003 when it descended into fiscal insolvency and was placed under state receivership for 6 years.
California Alameda County supervisors approve ethical investment policy, pause rollout for review By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 6, 2025 Disagreement about implementation, with the public split over investments with Israel-Gaza ties.
Oakland Bay Area airports will see arrival of millions of dollars for infrastructure upgrades By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | October 4, 2025 Modern infrastructure at transportation hubs are essential to keep the state running, say CA legislators.
City City Council to consider adoption of Draft Moraga Canyon Specific Plan on Oct. 6 By City of Piedmont | October 3, 2025 Hearing follows months of discussion and public engagement: attend in person at City Hall or virtually via Zoom.
City Piedmont families sue Tesla over Cybertruck crash By Damin Esper | October 3, 2025 Nelson and Tsukahara families target door handle design.
City Nighttime paving at Oakland/Grand intersection Oct. 8 – 9 By City of Piedmont | October 3, 2025 Take alternative routes: Expect delays and noise from 7 - 10 pm.
City Oct. 16 is the ‘Great ShakeOut!’ drill By AC (Alameda County) Alert | October 3, 2025 Earthquakes can happen anywhere -- and everyone, everywhere should know how to protect themselves.
Bay Area The campaign over Gavin Newsom’s maps is one of California most expensive, ever By Jeremia Kimelman | CalMatters | October 3, 2025 The groups opposing the redistricting measure are relying on two major donors who gave more than 90% of the $77 million raised for their campaign.
public safety San Francisco DEA branch warns public of substance 100 times more lethal than fentanyl By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 2, 2025 Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that resembles other white, powdery substances such as fentanyl or cocaine. According to the DEA, it is 10,000 times more potent than morphine.