CHP Oakland coalition decries CHP pursuit policy after pedestrian fatality in high-speed chase By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | June 15, 2025 The death of the pedestrian was felt throughout the community, including Castlemont High School where he taught and was an academic coach.
Housing Oakland City Council approves $4.3B two-year budget, balancing books without layoffs By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 13, 2025 Many observers were shocked the budget was approved so quickly.
Sports Major League Cricket kicks off 2025 season with West Coast debut at Oakland Coliseum By Andres Larios | Bay City News | June 12, 2025 All six teams in the league will play at the Coliseum.
business Lawsuit brewing against Oakland coffee shop accused of refusing service to Jewish patrons By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 12, 2025 The suit says neither customer mentioned their political views while at the coffee house.
Oakland Oakland anti-ICE protest ends peacefully — until car fire, looting break out in Fruitvale By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 12, 2025 Oakland police said they are keeping an eye on the rising number of anti-Trump protests breaking out around the country.
arts He’s Oakland’s youngest Youth Poet Laureate at 14, and hopes his words change attitudes By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 11, 2025 The Oakland Youth Poet Laureate program is in its 14th year.
Oakland Community, politicians give Mayor Barbara Lee ‘Oakland love’ at inaugural celebration By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 9, 2025 Lee, 78, will serve out the remainder of Thao’s term and could spend much of her term running to retain the mayor’s office.
budget Santa Rita Jail to get $270M overhaul critics contend undermines criminal justice reforms By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 6, 2025 When a suspect is arrested in Piedmont, they are taken to the 36-year-old detention center in Dublin, operated by the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
Arts & Entertainment Updated ‘Goodbye, Oakland’ covers the demise of pro sports the East Bay city By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News | June 5, 2025 First published in 2023, this year’s updated new paperback edition includes the A’s decision to leave Oakland last season.
Bay Area ‘A final act of love’: Oakland teacher killed by fleeing driver heroically saved his girlfriend By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 3, 2025 Marvin Boomer Jr., a teacher and coach at Castlemont High School, was killed Wednesday following a crosstown pursuit of a suspect.