California Alameda County supervisors approve ethical investment policy, pause rollout for review By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 6, 2025 Disagreement about implementation, with the public split over investments with Israel-Gaza ties.
Oakland Bay Area airports will see arrival of millions of dollars for infrastructure upgrades By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | October 4, 2025 Modern infrastructure at transportation hubs are essential to keep the state running, say CA legislators.
crime Oakland eases police pursuit rules, removing speed limit cap for some high-speed chases By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 29, 2025 Most chases last 90 seconds or less and very few last longer than five minutes.
Arts & Entertainment YouTube star IShowSpeed’s Bay Area visit sparks massive crowds, Oakland sideshow By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | September 28, 2025 Known for his 24/7 live-streams of various stunts around the world, the YouTuber was bewildered by the chaos: "Oakland is nuts!"
Environment Oakland e-bike lending program launches with 50 bikes, low-income rider discounts By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | September 27, 2025 E-bikes are a relatively cheap alternative to cars -- those who participate in the program will pay $120 for a four-week period.
crime Man gets nearly 20 years for firebombings at Berkeley, Oakland in pro-Palestine attacks By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | September 26, 2025 35-year old man acknowledged his crimes were inspired by the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
Bay Area Bay Area cities, counties launch regional fund to aid families after ICE raids and detentions By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | September 23, 2025 The Stand Together Bay Area Fund will pool private donations from corporations, individuals, faith groups, and philanthropists to support nonprofits that work to aid immigrant communities.
BART Bay Area Transit Month features freebies, CEO ride-alongs to tout improved service By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | September 23, 2025 On Friday, enjoy a multimodal trip starting in Oakland, going through San Francisco, ending in Marin and then back.
construction Oakland implements new streamlined permit process for certain types of housing By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 20, 2025 The new “ministerial” approvals apply to market-rate single-family homes and multifamily projects with up to 30 units.
California Oakland resident, Newsom advisor named chairperson of state air resources board By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 17, 2025 If confirmed by the state Senate, Lauren Sanchez will start the job October 1.