City Piedmont Profile | Police Chief Frederick Shavies is ready for his new role By Damin Esper | August 5, 2025 The Oakland native talks about how he left behind a career in sports to join the police force, his work with Ceasefire, and more.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man passed out in car arrested By Damin Esper | August 5, 2025 Plus: Car theft, residential burglary, DUI.
City Pool opening date still TBD even as project edges closer to completion By Exedra Staff | August 5, 2025 City councilmembers received an update on pool progress and approved additional payments to Griffin Structures and ELS Architecture at Monday's meeting.
Arts & Entertainment Soccer fans will get their kicks when Oakland hosts back-to-back major September events By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 A match up between Mexico and Japan takes place on September 6, followed by the Oakland Roots' championship game on September 7.
public safety SF kicks off speed camera citations Tuesday; Mayor Lurie says they are already working By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 Over 70% of the vehicles that were issued warnings have not received a second.
health 2,300 California ‘Dreamers’ are about to lose their health care coverage By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | August 4, 2025 DACA recipients are the first group of a larger number of immigrants who are expected to lose or drop marketplace coverage soon.
Bay Area Tired of waiting for a Black wellness center, an East Bay woman is launching her own By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | August 4, 2025 Efforts by local officials to create a similar hub have stalled.
Fires Modern aircraft join Cal Fire’s world-leading firefighting fleet as peak fire season begins By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | August 4, 2025 This marked the fulfillment of a multi-year plan to modernize and bolster the state fire agency’s fleet, according to Cal Fire.
Bay Area Officials urge precautions as West Nile virus detected in East Contra Costa mosquitoes By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | August 2, 2025 Statewide, there have been seven reported cases of the virus in humans this year, with one fatality in Tulare County.
artists Grounded in joy and justice, Black Cultural Zone deepens its roots in East Oakland By Anna Tran | Bay City News | August 2, 2025 Big visions, bold investments.