Crime & Safety Amy Hillyard remains missing; reward for information now at $25,000 By Exedra Staff | May 5, 2026 Hillyard, known to many in the Oakland/Piedmont community, disappeared on March 25.
City May Cop on the Block By Piedmont Police Department | May 5, 2026 See where to find a local police officer this month at one of the department's casual meet-ups for residents.
crime Oakland police arrest 9, impound dozens of vehicles in weekend Bay Bridge sideshow By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 5, 2026 More than 100 officers from several jurisdictions assisted Oakland police with their investigation, pursuits, arrests and impoundments.
Elections In the six-way race to be California’s treasurer, it likely comes down to two Democrats By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 5, 2026 The state's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash.
Bay Area California’s education funding level rises compared to other states By John Fensterwald and Justin Allen | EdSource | May 5, 2026 The state is among the most equitable in how it distributes funding to schools.
Oakland Folsom museum director Rita Mukherjee named CEO of Chabot Space & Science Center By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 4, 2026 Mukherjee previously held leadership positions at science education centers in Sacramento, San Antonio, and Philadelphia.
Bay Area Overnight lane closures set for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for 2 months By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 4, 2026 Two eastbound lanes will be closed at night through June 30.
Elections Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | May 4, 2026 Jim Steyer is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.
Bay Area New Sonoma State president brings experience leading universities through turmoil By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 4, 2026 Michael Spagna is the university's fifth president in five years.
Bay Area Federal Fraud Enforcement expands to Bay Area to target health care fraud By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | May 1, 2026 In the Bay Area, fraud in the health care technology and biotech sectors has been a prominent issue, according to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California.