Why car crashes are more dangerous — and more often deadly — for older pedestrians By Paula Span | KFF Health News | September 1, 2026 The latest threat: explosive growth in the use of e-bikes.
Bay Area Oakland Unified officials miss deadline to place parcel tax on ballot By EdSource Staff | August 11, 2026 A renewal of the parcel tax would have extended current educator, school, and services funding.
Education Oakland Unified students return to school under new cellphone policy By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | August 11, 2026 Stricter policy bars students from using phones during class, between classes and lunch.
Oakland Half-acre wildfire knocked down near Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland Hills By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 1, 2026 50 firefighters were called out to the blaze whose origin was difficult to locate. Fortunately, the lack of wind made it easier to contain.
crime James Beere sworn in as Oakland’s new police chief By Kayla Chan, Bay City News | July 30, 2026 Beere steps into the role as the Oakland Police Department prepares to exit 23 years of federal court oversight.
California Fueled by Strait of Hormuz tensions, prices at Bay Area gas stations continue summer surge By Josephine Tsai | Bay City News | July 26, 2026 At $5.57 per gallon, a 17-cent increase from last week, California had the highest average gas price in the nation, according to a report.
Bay Area Bay Area sports leaders eye World Cup, other major events to expand regional economy By Adam Sutro | Bay City News | July 25, 2026 The Bay Area Host Committee has already submitted its bid to co-host games for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Bay Area Critics call for ‘full transparency’ after Oakland’s 3rd fatal police shooting By Pete Young | Bay City News | July 21, 2026 Community organizations and advocates demanded release of the full timeline, body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio and other details related to the death.
Housing State laws may make Oakland’s Rockridge Trader Joe’s housing project hard to stop By Adam Sutro | Bay City News | July 17, 2026 The proposed senior housing complex would have two towers, the taller tower consisting of 31 stories and well over 300 feet in height.
Environment Environmental groups lose legal challenge to Oakland airport expansion By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 16, 2026 Oakland’s airport intends to modernize its facilities and build a new terminal with up to 25 additional gates.
Around Town 29,000 meals for donation are headed to Alameda County By Kathryn Pritchett | Reader submission | July 14, 2026 The effort is part of an interfaith community effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.