berkeley Historic milestone: Berkeley high schoolers voting for school board election for first time By Tony Hicks, Bay City News | October 18, 2024 Students 16 and 17 years old can now vote in Berkeley and Oakland Unified School District board elections.
Oakland Oakland Ballers give fan-owners piece of the action; one will get to join board of directors By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | October 16, 2024 A board position elected by fans, representing fans, is a key component of the unique sports ownership model.
Education Oakland Unified’s budget deficit grows 9.2% to $95M as pay, benefit increases take effect By Pete Young, Bay City News | October 14, 2024 End of COVID funds, declining enrollment add to district's financial stress.
crimes Oakland NAACP leadership lends its support to mayoral recall, calls Thao ‘serious threat’ By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | October 8, 2024 The group says concerns about crime and allegations of financial mismanagement informed their position.
Oakland Development group makes $10M payment for Oakland Coliseum; amended total now $125M By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 8, 2024 According to some, "a higher purchase price with faster payments" is not all it seems and may trigger budget cuts to the police force.
Education Oakland’s long-time incumbent looks to hold on to D5 city council seat, faces 2 challengers By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 7, 2024 Erin Armstrong is a policy advisor to Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, and Dominic Prado is a Fruitvale District restaurateur.
Bay Area Union says food service giant Aramark won’t meet health care obligations after A’s leave town By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 27, 2024 The union represents 400 concessions workers who sling hot dogs, beer and all manner of other ballpark fare.
budget Who will succeed Dan Kalb? Three candidates make pitch for Oakland City Council District 1 By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 27, 2024 District 1 includes Rockridge, Piedmont Avenue, Temescal and parts of the Oakland Hills.
Oakland Farewell cheers and jeers: A’s win final game at Oakland Coliseum in front of sellout crowd By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | September 26, 2024 Owner John Fisher apologizes for team's departure, and acknowledges fans' bitter disappointment.
homelessness Thao executive order targets swift removal of Oakland homeless camps from public spaces By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 25, 2024 The order is focused on camps that encroach on safe and sanitary access to public spaces including schools, businesses and roadways.