crime Zero homicides: Oakland mayor, city officials point to October crime data as positive trend By Janis Mara | Bay City News | November 5, 2024 Crime has been a major issue in Oakland and figures into a recall effort targeting Thao.
polling places PG&E says power shutoffs amid dangerous wind forecast will not interfere with polling By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | November 5, 2024 A Red Flag Warning was issued by the National Weather Service from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 7 a.m. Thursday.
alert PG&E says people in a dozen counties, including Alameda, could have power shutoffs on Election Day By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | November 4, 2024 PG&E implements what the utility calls Public Safety Power Shutoffs to avoid the sparking of destructive wildfires.
Education Stakes are high as teachers, conservatives battle for sway on California school boards By Diana Lambert | EdSource | November 1, 2024 The goal is to gain seats on school boards to promote conservative ideas, including fighting policies on gender identity and racial equity.
City November Cop on the Block By Exedra Staff | November 1, 2024 Have a question for the police? They'll be holding informal meet-ups at four spots around town this month.
Bay Area Bay Area ports receive millions from EPA fund to trim carbon emissions, update equipment By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | November 1, 2024 In Oakland, the money will be used to buy 663 pieces of zero-emissions equipment.
Oakland Oakland hires new inspector general to oversee police operations and policies By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | October 31, 2024 Zurvohn Maloof's job will be to provide analysis to city leaders, including the Oakland Police Commission.
Elections Coalition of Bay Area Election Officials reminds voters in-person voting still an option By Tony Hicks, Bay City News | October 31, 2024 Every vote counts, whether it’s cast in-person, by mail, or at an official drop box.
Arts & Entertainment November 2024 author events: Celia Imrie, W. Bruce Cameron, L. John Harris, Nikole Hannah-Jones and more By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | October 30, 2024 Debut novels, historical fiction, mysteries and memoirs are some of the new titles featured in book talks around the region this month.
City Valley Oak in Dracena Park to honor Victor Wykoff By Cameron Wolfe | October 29, 2024 The Piedmont Beautification Foundation's Memorial Tree Program makes it possible to honor friends or family in a way that also benefits the city.