crime The Blotter | Woman, accused of package theft, first to be charged under new law By Damin Esper | January 14, 2025 Law now allows a felony charge for theft for suspects with at least two prior convictions.
Bay Area All hands on deck: Bay Area’s response to LA fire zone expands as losses top 40,000 acres By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | January 14, 2025 Just because the Bay Area isn’t suffering though massive wildfires doesn’t mean its firefighters aren’t hard at work.
commentary Commentary | As LA fires rage, Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass are targets in the blame game By Dan Walters | CalMatters | January 14, 2025 Newsom and Bass couldn't have prevented wind-propelled flames from igniting homes and businesses around the city.
Bay Area East Bay parks simplifies parking costs, eliminates dog fees to encourage visitor growth By Pete Young | Bay City News | January 13, 2025 The East Bay Regional Park District in Alameda and Contra Costa counties is the largest regional park system in the U.S.
Health Matters Presumptive bird flu case identified in San Francisco child who has since recovered By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | January 13, 2025 The bird flu virus was detected the week of Nov. 24, 2024 in batches of Raw Farm cream top whole raw milk.
Bay Area New homelessness data: How does California compare to the rest of the country? By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters | January 12, 2025 The state's homeless population remains the biggest in the nation, but the crisis is growing more slowly than elsewhere.
crime 2 forums to be held for public input on Oakland police vehicle pursuit policy By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | January 10, 2025 The proposal to update the policy came after criticism from Gov. Gavin Newsom about the city’s pursuit policy as he assigned more CHP officers to help patrol the city.
Bay Area Bay Area firefighters, including a team from Piedmont, deployed to aid LA County as massive blazes rage on By Exedra staff and Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | January 10, 2025 Four firefighters and an engine were deployed Wednesday to assist with the Palisades Fire.
California LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | January 9, 2025 A preliminary estimate of the economic toll from this set of fires is $52 billion to $57 billion — and they are continuing to burn.
City Fire Department reminds residents how to prepare for wildfires By Piedmont Fire Department | January 9, 2025 The disaster that is still unfolding in LA underscores the importance of work that should take place year-round.