homelessness Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. A year later, none have opened By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 23, 2024 Only about 150 have even been purchased.
Elections The cost to inform California voters? $118,000 a page for official guide By Sameea Kamal | CalMatters | May 23, 2024 The March primary guide cost $13.2 million, with only one ballot measure. What will be the price tag for November, with many more propositions?
City The Blotter | Motorcycle accident leads to arrest By Damin Esper | May 22, 2024 Unlicensed rider was out under parole for a homicide.
City Parks Commission recommends strategic plan, more volunteerism in city parks By Exedra Staff | May 21, 2024 Report says climate-adaptive improvements such as improving irrigation and diversifying street trees are important long-term goals.
Around Town Bike to Work or Wherever Day draws cyclists of all kinds By Exedra Staff | May 21, 2024 Many hands make the wheels turn: the event was hosted by the Piedmont Sustainability Division, with help from PPD and other city staff.
Bay Area East Bay Regional Parks issues coyote warning By East Bay Regional Parks | May 21, 2024 As the weather warms, so does the likelihood of an encounter with coyotes who are active and protective of their pups this time of year.
Bay Area Double-zero was Oakland hero: Jim Otto, 86, was ‘The Original Raider’ with unusual jersey By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | May 21, 2024 Otto, who went on to play in a Super Bowl and be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Sunday at 86.
addiction Supporters of legalized psychedelic drugs to fight on after bill’s bad trip in the Legislature By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 21, 2024 Newsom vetoed a similar bill in the past because of the lack of regulation, a costly aspect of the legislation in light of the current budget crisis.
Elections Biden leans into health care, asking voters to trust him over Trump By Phil Galewitz | KFF Health News | May 21, 2024 A new KFF survey found Biden has an edge with independent voters when it comes to health care issues.
crimes David DePape, who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband with hammer, sentenced to 30 years By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 20, 2024 The defense argued for a lesser sentence owing to DePape’s personality and neuro-divergency which made him susceptible to conspiracy theories.