Uncategorized Oakland City Council committee to discuss ban on facial recognition technology By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | June 25, 2019 Council president says face recognition systems rely on biased datasets with high levels of inaccuracy.
Around Town Oakland shelter confirms dog flu outbreak By Annie Steuart | Bay City News | June 24, 2019 H3N2 is highly contagious, and dogs with "social lifestyles," who visit places like dog parks, are at increased risk of exposure.
Crime & Safety Ghost Ship creative director admits lie, misrepresenting his title By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | June 18, 2019 Max Harris admitted he sometimes exaggerated his role so that he would sound more important.
News Kaiser announces new $900M HQ to be completed by 2023 By Bay City News | June 17, 2019 The 28- or 29-story office tower will be located at 2100 Telegraph Ave. on a collection of five parcels near the Paramount Theater.
Around Town Lake Merritt Snow Park and Lakeside Green Street project is officially complete By Photos by Julie Reichle | June 14, 2019 New features include a playground, public art, new running trail, protected bike track, and much more. VIEW PHOTOS!
California Oakland City Council backs two bills for building A’s stadium at Howard Terminal By Bay City News | June 14, 2019 Laying the groundwork for financing, authority and direction in order to keep the team local.
News Lyft rebrands Ford GoBikes: “Bay Wheels” coming to Oakland soon By Supriya Yelimeli | June 11, 2019 San Jose is the first city to receive the "Baywheels" bikes with new technology; San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and Emeryville are next.
Crime & Safety Judge to decide if arson testimony will be admitted in Ghost Ship case By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | June 7, 2019 Witness says she overheard men "laughing and congratulating themselves" for setting the fire." The defense alleges the fire was an act of arson the defendants couldn't have prevented.
California Oakland city council approves decriminalization of magic mushrooms By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | June 6, 2019 Effective immediately, the resolution applies to psychedelics that come from plants or fungi, but not to synthetic drugs like LSD or MDMA.
Bay Area Caldecott Tunnel bores to be closed for inspections Mon-Wed nights By Annie Steuart | Bay City News | June 3, 2019 Closures will take place from 9:30 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. and may cause traffic delays.