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Oakland teachers rally for job security, student-centered budget amid $50M deficit

By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | February 19, 2026
The rumblings of a possible strike come days after SF teachers went on a four-day strike last week and successfully secured their demands.  

West Oakland BART lot closes partially as preparations begin for transit village project

By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News

A transit system like 1976: BART lays out grim future if voters don’t approve sales tax hike

By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News

Mayor Lee signs executive orders to limit federal immigration activity in Oakland

By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News

Nurses hit picket line at Bay Area Kaiser hospitals as open-ended strike continues

By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News

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‘We want to change behavior’: Oakland speed cameras go live as 5-year safety pilot begins

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 18, 2026
The cameras have been installed in the 8% of the city’s streets that account for 60% of its severe and fatal collisions.
Bay Area

Looking out for ICE, California parents, teachers help students get to school

By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | January 16, 2026
School staff in Oakland and other districts say patrols outside schools have boosted attendance and mental health.
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Oakland gets Super Bowl spotlight as Bay Area’s only official watch party host

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 13, 2026
Family-friendly event at the Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts kicks off at 11am and runs until 6pm.
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Oakland launches literacy program leaders say could boost education, curb crime

By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | January 12, 2026
The new, free citywide initiative Oakland Reads 1234! aims to increase literacy rates for very young students.
Oakland

Oakland mayor nominates 2 candidates for Police Commission amid search for new chief

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 12, 2026
The commission is preparing to search for a new police chief.
Bay Area

Oakland leaders cite double-digit decrease in crime, admit work needed on gun violence

By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 7, 2026
Lee said lawbreaking was down by 24% across the board in 2025 versus the prior year.
Oakland

‘What we refuse to do is forget’: Fruitvale marks 17 years since Oscar Grant’s death

By Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News | January 2, 2026
To commemorate Grant’s 40th birthday, the Oscar Grant Foundation will hold its Legacy Gala on Feb. 28 at Scott’s Seafood in Jack London Square, Oakland.
homelessness

‘We need real data’: Oakland needs 500 volunteers for 2026 Point-in-Time homeless count

By Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News | December 31, 2025
The 2024 PIT count revealed that 5,485 homeless people were living in Oakland, making up 58% of the total homeless population in Alameda County.
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Months-long probe leads to 6 arrests tied to ‘prolific’ Safeway theft crew in SF, Oakland

By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | December 26, 2025
The group often targeted alcohol from Safeway stores, according to SF police.
BART

Meet you at the gate: OAK airport guest pass allows non-ticketed visitors through security

By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | December 23, 2025
Submit your request up to seven days in advance.
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