Oakland Holiday season pet adoptions: East Bay SPCA waives fees for adult cats, dogs this month By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | December 20, 2025 The free adoptions will be available at the SPCA in Oakland and Dublin through December 31.
featured Oakland to enforce Sunday parking meters in move that could generate extra $1.6M a year By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | December 18, 2025 Sunday metering is a benefit to retail shops because it encourages parking turnover and customer traffic.
featured Oakland City Council votes to expand police camera network amid sharp privacy debate By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | December 17, 2025 Footage and data gathered from the various cameras will then be consolidated into an online database managed by Flock Safety.
Bay Area Faster, cheaper homes: Alameda County taps Oakland firm to advance SHIFT housing pilot By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 16, 2025 The company, with its “strong design approach,” has a track record of housing development on small, irregular, or undervalued parcels.
Bay Area BART fares to rise 6.2% in 2026 as ridership continues to rebound, budget gap persists By Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News | December 15, 2025 Parking prices will also change on Jan. 1, though details were not specified.
Oakland Oakland issues $334 million in bonds to fund new and ongoing infrastructure projects By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | December 10, 2025 City still needs to close a $40 million budget deficit and has hinted at a potential measure that will be on the ballot in the spring.
Oakland Oakland’s new interim police chief names 3 officers to executive team By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 9, 2025 OPD interim chief James Beere was most recently the department’s assistant chief.
crime Public memorial at Laney College to honor beloved Oakland football coach John Beam By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | December 7, 2025 "Light the Path, Light the Field" starts at 4 p.m. December 10 at Laney Bistro.
crime Oakland to deploy speed safety cameras at 18 locations to curb dangerous driving By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | December 2, 2025 Speeding fines will run between $50 and $500, depending on the speed of the vehicle.
Bay Area CHP steps up Thanksgiving patrols after last year’s spike in crashes, DUI arrests By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | November 27, 2025 Increased CHP patrols will continue through Sunday night.