Bay Area Major Oakland employers put $10 million into new downtown security program By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | March 29, 2024 Blue Shield, Clorox, Kaiser, and PG&E will work with local police and the city to improve security.
Bay Area Oakland has a new chief of police By Dan McMenamin and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 22, 2024 Mitchell was formerly chief of police in Lubbock, Texas.
crime Oakland officials say crime along Hegenberger is ‘trending down’ By Kiley Russell | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | March 20, 2024 Authorities credit increased police, community attention for a reduction in crime in the neighborhood.
Bay Area East Bay urban trail gets $30M funding boost By Grace Marion | Bay City News | March 19, 2024 Some 10 miles of the East Bay Greenway Multimodal Project between Lake Merritt and Bay Fair BART stations will be upgraded.
crime Oakland police warn residents to stay vigilant as smash-and-grab robberies on the rise By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | March 15, 2024 Several recent robbery victims were either sitting in their vehicle or stopped while driving when they were approached.
Bay Area California could beat its record on women in the Legislature By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | March 8, 2024 Early primary results point to a record-breaking number of women serving in the California Legislature after the November election.
Elections Progressives are not happy with Adam Schiff. Will it matter in U.S. Senate race? By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | March 7, 2024 The Southern California Democrat will almost certainly win against Republican Steve Garvey in November.
Around Town Want to weigh in on regional transportation improvements? Take this Caltrans survey By Pete Young | Bay City News | March 7, 2024 The public can contribute to the development of the Caltrans Bay Area Transit Plan.
Bay Area Caltrans launches data tool to bolster transit equity By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News Foundation | March 6, 2024 An online public information session for users will take place on March 20.
Oakland Oakland Police Commission names new chief candidates, mayor skips public vetting forum By Exedra Staff and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 1, 2024 National search yields new candidates.