caltrans Oakland marks completion of 9 mini parks renovation project with ribbon-cutting By Pete Young, Bay City News | February 24, 2025 The effort was funded by Caltrans’ Clean California local grant program.
Oakland Oakland overpaid city workers nearly $1.7M in OT due to faulty calculations, audit finds By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | February 24, 2025 Auditor says overpayments are particularly troubling in light of the city’s ongoing and massive budget shortfalls.
Bay Area Ursula Jones Dickson sworn in as Alameda County DA, pledges to ‘get back to business’ By Thomas Hughes and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 New DA vows to prioritize public safety and the rights of victims.
Oakland Community service organizations start to see funding dry up amid Oakland budget crisis By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 Among those impacted are Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, SOS Meals on Wheels, and more.
Bay Area Port of Oakland appoints McKenney as next executive director; first woman to hold title By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 McKenney has had a number of roles at the port since 1994, including aviation planning manager and interim executive director.
crime Oakland expands safety camera network along Hegenberger Ave to improve security By Nicole Tingson, Bay City News | February 17, 2025 Early results show a decline in auto burglaries, robberies, and thefts in the area.
Bay Area Fortunato Bas on her first month as Alameda County supervisor: ‘Going fairly smoothly’ By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | February 17, 2025 The former Oakland City Councilmember and interim mayor discusses the challenges and opportunities of her new role.
Oakland Elon Musk’s $97 billion offer for OpenAI’s assets lands in Oakland federal court By Joe Dworetzky, Bay City News | February 14, 2025 OpenAI says the offer exposes the fact that Musk had brought the lawsuit not to preserve OpenAI’s humanity-focused mission as he claimed, but for his own financial and competitive gain.
Oakland AlCo courts portal lets small claims filers securely submit evidence from own device By Tony Hicks, Bay City News | February 14, 2025 The court said it encourages people with small claims cases to use the new portal to make sure evidence is submitted in a timely fashion.
animals Father of Oakland Zoo’s gray wolf pack dies By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | February 13, 2025 Sequoia was a devoted mate to Siskiyou and father to Arroyo, Lassen, Sonora and Anza.