crime Zero homicides: Oakland mayor, city officials point to October crime data as positive trend By Janis Mara | Bay City News | November 5, 2024 Crime has been a major issue in Oakland and figures into a recall effort targeting Thao.
Bay Area Bay Area ports receive millions from EPA fund to trim carbon emissions, update equipment By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | November 1, 2024 In Oakland, the money will be used to buy 663 pieces of zero-emissions equipment.
Oakland Oakland hires new inspector general to oversee police operations and policies By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | October 31, 2024 Zurvohn Maloof's job will be to provide analysis to city leaders, including the Oakland Police Commission.
Arts & Entertainment November 2024 author events: Celia Imrie, W. Bruce Cameron, L. John Harris, Nikole Hannah-Jones and more By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | October 30, 2024 Debut novels, historical fiction, mysteries and memoirs are some of the new titles featured in book talks around the region this month.
Oakland Taxing their patience: AlCo treasury sorry for confusion over where to send property taxes By Dan McMenamin, Bay City News | October 25, 2024 Residents can send payments to either SF PO box or Oakland address, and can also pay online, the treasury's preferred method to receive the payments.
budget More pain ahead: Oakland leaders get grim news on city’s looming $80M budget deficit By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 23, 2024 The city is facing millions of dollars in potential service cuts as part of its ongoing structural budget deficit.
public safety Alameda DA criticizes Oakland police over alleged officer DUIs, cites ‘alarming trend’ By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 22, 2024 Oakland police said they were aware of the allegations made against the officers and are cooperating with outside law enforcement agencies on each case.
Fires Crews quench last embers of Keller Fire that forced hundreds to evacuate in Oakland hills By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 22, 2024 More than 20 firefighters remained at the scene on Monday morning; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Bay Area Red Flag Warning dropped after gusty winds ease, but dry conditions to persist this week By Pete Young | Bay City News | October 21, 2024 Red Flag danger is determined by a combination of wind speed and humidity.
Bay Area Forward progress stopped on Oakland Hills fire that burned two homes By Bay City News, Exedra Staff | October 18, 2024 The fire was first reported around 1:30 p.m. and burned around 13 acres in a neighborhood near Highway 580.