Housing Newsom signs housing bill to streamline affordable housing development By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | July 14, 2026 The legislation will also create a new disaster fund to facilitate rebuilding homes that may have been destroyed in a disaster.
Oakland Oakland City Council approves Coliseum deal, moving its sale toward final approval By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | July 14, 2026 The city will receive a $110 million cash deal for its 50% share of the 112-acre complex.
Bay Area Oakland Roots will not return to the Coliseum for 2027 season By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | July 10, 2026 The team will host seven more games at the Coliseum as part of the ongoing 2026 season.
Elections Oakland adds property transfer tax reform measure to November ballot By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | July 10, 2026 If approved by voters, the tax is predicted to generate increased revenue by an additional $4 million to $13 million.
Bay Area Rescued tiger comes to Oakland Zoo By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | July 10, 2026 Sitara was rescued from a now-shuttered roadside zoo in Butte County.
Bay Area Flood advisory issued for Bay Area shorelines, coast through next week By Adam Sutro | Bay City News | July 10, 2026 King tides are expected to be “higher-than-normal,” according to officials.
California Puzzled California State Board faults Legislature as it denies charter school appeal By John Fensterwald | EdSource | July 10, 2026 Dozens of charter schools face renewal under the long-delayed implementation of the 2019 charter reform law.
public safety Oakland names James Beere permanent police chief after years of turnover By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | July 10, 2026 He currently serves as interim department chief and joined the department in 1997.
commentary Commentary | Push to shutter Oakland charter school hinges on a misguided approach to accountability By Jerry Brown | CalMatters | July 7, 2026 Don't cherry-pick a single data point to justify closing of an important charter school, argues former governor Jerry Brown.
Sports Bay Area Host Committee plans to become permanent sports leadership commission By Adam Sutro | Bay City News | July 2, 2026 The commission aims to help the Bay Area host one major sports event every two or three years.