featured Musk v. Altman — Day 1: Jury selected as blockbuster OpenAI trial begins in Oakland By Joe Dworetsky and Jay Harris | Bay City News | April 27, 2026 A number of prospective jurors indicated that they had strong feelings about Musk, particularly his political activities.
Bay Area Cashless payments expand to 5 East Bay regional parks this Wednesday By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 27, 2026 Ardenwood Farm and the Temescal Regional Recreation Area are among the parks shifting to cashless operations.
Oakland Oakland council approves new policy making it easier to clear homeless encampment By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 16, 2026 A 2024 Supreme Court decision enabled local governments to adopt stricter ordinances about camping in public spaces.
Oakland Long-planned project to improve Alameda-Oakland-I-880 access breaks ground By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 15, 2026 The $175 million transformation has been inching forward for nearly two decades.
Bay Area Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 15, 2026 The final version of Senate Bill 79 offered local governments plenty of wiggle room over the where, when and how of the law.
Bay Area Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf named CEO of Bay Area Council after national search By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 13, 2026 The BAC represents more than 350 major employers and works to advance economic growth, housing solutions and regional collaboration.
Bay Area From the Bay to beyond, locals celebrate historic trip to the moon By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | April 10, 2026 The crew of the Artemis II splashed down off the coast of San Diego just after 5 on Friday evening.
Bay Area Nonprofit buys apartment building to house Oakland teachers By EdSource Staff | April 10, 2026 A local nonprofit bought the 33-unit complex earlier this year for about $12 million, far less than the building’s previous market value.
Bay Area Immigrant seniors lose Medicare coverage despite paying for it By Vanessa G. Sánchez, El Tímpano via KFF Health News | April 7, 2026 An estimated 100,000 lawfully present immigrants will soon be cut out of Medicare thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Trump signed last July.
Oakland Oakland failed to collect millions in business taxes amid system gaps, audit finds By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | April 7, 2026 The audit reviewed city tax data from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024 and was requested by the City Council in 2024.