Bay Area Governor announces task force to address homelessness crisis By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | May 21, 2019 Between 2017 and 2019, the homeless population in Alameda County increased 43% to more than 8,000 people.
California Update: Fire chief says chance of surviving Ghost Ship fire was ‘very low’ By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | May 17, 2019 No way for occupants to escape without fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and exit signs -- which the improvised space, not zoned for occupancy, lacked.
Bay Area Move over 510: A new area code is coming to town By Exedra Staff | May 17, 2019 The California Public Utilities Commission announced the new "overlay" number, 341, last June.
California Fire chief defends response to deadly Ghost Ship fire By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | May 16, 2019 When accused of not caring, fire chief tearfully said she and her crew did the best they could under difficult circumstances.
California Port moves forward with potential A’s stadium at Howard Terminal By Bay City News | May 14, 2019 Many, like Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and A's president Dave Kaval are enthused. Longshoremen object to the privatization of the port.
Bay Area Oakland fire captain says Derick Almena told him no one lived at Ghost Ship By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | May 14, 2019 The warehouse also had no evidence of fire suppression materials such as sprinklers and fire alarms.
California Ghost Ship Trial: Resident moved out due to fire safety concerns By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | May 10, 2019 Electrical problems due to the long extension cords were among the reasons resident felt safer sleeping in her car.
Around Town North Oakland Village hosts “Time to Talk” and monthly potluck By Joanne Devereaux, North Oakland Village | May 10, 2019 We are a community of neighbors helping neighbors, supporting healthy, safe and independent living as we grow older in our own homes.
Bay Area Ghost Ship trial begins: Prosecutor says fire victims had no way to escape By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | April 30, 2019 The long-awaited trial of Derick Almena and Max Harris on 36 counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from a warehouse fire in 2016 got underway Tuesday.
Around Town Oakland: A Painter’s Journey | Book Release and Art Exhibit By Exedra Staff | April 29, 2019 Don't miss this exhibit of landscapes and portraits of Oakland's people and places at the Center for the Arts on Friday, May 31.