Bay Area About 500 Oakland Unified teachers called in sick Friday By Keith Burbank | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 7, 2022 The sickout led to the closure of 12 schools and came as a high school student petition demanded more COVID protections.
Arts & Entertainment Omicron shakes up Bay Area arts calendar By Lisa Hix | Bay City News Foundation | January 6, 2022 Oakland's relaunched First Friday is canceled this month and SF Ballet's gala is postponed until late March.
Bay Area Oakland now requires proof of vaccination to enter many places By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | December 21, 2021 Legislation includes plan for new drop-in vaccination sites.
Bay Area Annual bird count returns to Bay Area By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | December 21, 2021 Weekly tallies will be made through Jan. 2 in the Audubon Society event.
crime Oakland eyes more surveillance cameras in bid to curb surge of violent crime By Keith Burbank, Bay City News Foundation | December 19, 2021 License plate readers and vehicle recognition cameras may come to on- and off-ramps and state highways in and around Oakland.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland Creates art and zine fest to showcase Black and Brown artists By Lisa Hix | Bay City News Foundation | December 15, 2021 The community organization shines a light on local artists at its virtual festival on YouTube this Saturday.
Arts & Entertainment The Crucible’s weekend craft show to help local artisans hindered by COVID By Rowena Gonden | Bay City News Foundation | December 2, 2021 The Crucible holds its 23rd GIFTY craft show and open house this weekend.
Bay Area California scores gun control victory — for now By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | December 1, 2021 A federal appeals court reinstated the state's bans on some high-capacity magazines.
Bay Area Man killed at Lake Merritt when confronting car burglar By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | November 30, 2021 After a violent week, Oakland police detailed plans to increase the number of officers in the city.
crime Oakland police step up holiday weekend patrols following latest wave of violence By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | November 25, 2021 Organized burglaries and violent crime prompt police to boost number of on-duty officers.