Bay Area Early fire season forecast fuels concerns about impact federal budget cuts could have By Caio Driver | Bay City News | May 6, 2025 Luckily, the Bay Area is less reliant on federal firefighters than many other parts of the state due to well-staffed local fire departments and Cal Fire.
Housing ‘More than just numbers’: New study looks at declines in Bay Area’s Black homeownership By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 5, 2025 The study also includes data analysis of the nine-county Bay Area and examines the role of historically racist policies.
homelessness ‘Millions out on the street virtually overnight’: How Trump’s budget proposal could affect California By Ben Christopher and Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 5, 2025 Slashing the budget could be the end of “fair housing” enforcement as we know it.
Bay Area Trump says he will direct federal authorities to reopen Alcatraz for ‘ruthless, violent’ criminals By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | May 4, 2025 Trump claims that re-opening Alcatraz to host prisoners will serve as a symbol of law, order, and justice.
Oakland Mayor-elect Barbara Lee’s transition team a Who’s Who of Oakland community leaders By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 3, 2025 Lee said the help of these dynamic leaders and residents will deliver the transparency, accountability, and results that Oakland deserves.
City City Council appoints Kiran Bawa as Piedmont’s next finance director By City of Piedmont | May 2, 2025 Bawa previously served as the city's finance director in 2016-2017.
City Pedestrian, bicycle safety upgrades under construction on Grand Avenue By City of Piedmont | May 2, 2025 Construction work began on April 23 and will culminate with roadway re-paving later this summer, the city says.
City Where to find a ‘Cop on the Block’ in May By City of Piedmont | May 2, 2025 The Piedmont Police Department’s casual monthly meet-ups for residents continue.
Bay Area Interim Oakland mayor announces city budget proposal will be 4 days late By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 2, 2025 Barbara Lee will replace Jenkins, who is standing in for former mayor Sheng Thao, who was ousted in a November recall election.
Housing California lawmakers kill bid to force HOAs to follow open meeting laws By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | May 2, 2025 The lawmakers who voted “no” or who didn’t vote did not explain their rationale during the nine minutes the bill was discussed.