Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Queer cinema pioneers, Cinejoy online, ‘¡Viva el cine!’ By Randy Myers | Bay City News Foundation | March 1, 2023 This week's "can't miss" films are groundbreaking, historic, and uniquely Bay Area offerings.
Bay Area Veteran activist and ‘MacArthur Genius’ to run for Barbara Lee’s House seat By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | February 28, 2023 Lateefah Simon is the District 7 director on BART's board, where she has served since 2016.
Bay Area Bay Area’s post-pandemic economic recovery is among worst in large metro areas By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | February 28, 2023 Pandemic recovery was measured via 15 different metrics, including local population growth, office occupancy, and the construction of new housing.
Bay Area Undoing the past: Lawmakers seek to mend California neighborhoods sliced by highways By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | February 28, 2023 The interstate highway construction boom in the 1950s and 60s dramatically reshaped some neighborhoods.
COVID-19 How much should California spend to build up public transit? By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | February 28, 2023 The farebox recovery funding model may not be the most viable.
Bay Area Farewell to this local freeway? By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | February 24, 2023 A federal grant will allow Oakland and Caltrans to study reconnecting areas divided by I-980.
Bay Area Former Oakland police chief may sue for retaliatory firing By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | February 17, 2023 Armstrong was fired by Mayor Sheng Thao on Feb 15 after a report alleging misconduct in the police department.
crime UPDATE: Police foot patrols returning to some Oakland shopping districts By Exedra Staff | February 14, 2023 Public safety is a top concern for Oakland residents.
California In California, Democrats propose $25 minimum wage for health workers By Samantha Young | Kaiser Health News | February 14, 2023 Similar proposals have previously faced strong opposition from the health industry.
Bay Area The fastest-growing homeless population? Seniors By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | February 13, 2023 Increasing numbers include seniors who have been homeless for years but also those experiencing homelessness for the first time.