Around Town UPDATE | Where are Oakland’s ‘slow’ streets? By Exedra Staff | April 17, 2020 The city has expanded its network of streets where it's safer for bicyclists, walkers, runners and wheelchair users to be on the streets.
libby schaaf What comes next for California cities? Deficits, bailouts and long recoveries By CALmatters Staff | CALmatters | April 17, 2020 California cities face budget deficits as a pandemic-induced recession sets.
Oakland Oakland mayor announces ‘slow streets’ measure to limit traffic on city streets By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | April 10, 2020 The emergency initiative designates 74 miles of neighborhood streets to be used primarily for walking, running and bicycling.
COVID-19 Oakland pizza/beer garden seeks to feed doctors, nurses and first responders By Arthur Mac's Tap & Snack | April 10, 2020 [SPONSORED] Arthur Mac's Tap & Snack co-owner, Piedmonter Joel DelGiorgio, pivoted early to takeout only and hopes to get meals to healthcare workers on the front lines.
Bay Area Oakland City Council approves eviction moratorium By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | March 27, 2020 Following Newsom's ordinance, Oakland halts commercial evictions, rent increases and late fees during the novel coronavirus epidemic.
Health Matters Kaiser scuttles plan for massive office tower in Oakland By Chris Campos | Bay City News | March 24, 2020 Delays and increasing costs are the reasons -- not anything related to COVID-19, says Kaiser spokesperson.
Bay Area With coronavirus, California’s economy is in uncharted territory By Ben Christopher | CALmatters | March 22, 2020 The coronavirus is almost certain to cause the first pandemic-induced recession of the postwar era.
COVID-19 Local restaurants impacted by shutdown, some respond by offering takeout By Ulla Smit, Piedmont resident | March 20, 2020 "Stay home and order out" is the restaurant mantra for our times.
Around Town Oakland relief fund launched for vulnerable residents, first responders By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | March 20, 2020 There are many ways to contribute to those around us who are most at-risk.
COVID-19 Supes say Alameda County shouldn’t be ‘complacent’ about low number of coronavirus cases By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | March 17, 2020 There were only three reported cases in the county last week, but that number had grown to 24 as of Tuesday morning.