City City gives notice of EBMUD night work at pool construction site starting Sunday By City of Piedmont | September 27, 2024 The city says the nighttime schedule will reduce construction time by two weeks and minimize school disruptions.
housing New California law gives more response time to tenants facing eviction amid housing crisis By Felicia Mello | CalMatters | September 27, 2024 Tenants in California will have twice as much time to respond to eviction notices and potentially avoid losing their homes.
Bay Area Union says food service giant Aramark won’t meet health care obligations after A’s leave town By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 27, 2024 The union represents 400 concessions workers who sling hot dogs, beer and all manner of other ballpark fare.
budget Who will succeed Dan Kalb? Three candidates make pitch for Oakland City Council District 1 By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 27, 2024 District 1 includes Rockridge, Piedmont Avenue, Temescal and parts of the Oakland Hills.
featured Q&A: How new wellness coaches expand mental health support in California schools By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | September 27, 2024 Academic performance and attendance are key metrics in student success that have plummeted since the onset of the pandemic.
Oakland Farewell cheers and jeers: A’s win final game at Oakland Coliseum in front of sellout crowd By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | September 26, 2024 Owner John Fisher apologizes for team's departure, and acknowledges fans' bitter disappointment.
homelessness Thao executive order targets swift removal of Oakland homeless camps from public spaces By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 25, 2024 The order is focused on camps that encroach on safe and sanitary access to public spaces including schools, businesses and roadways.
crime The Blotter | One of two car break-in suspects arrested By Damin Esper | September 24, 2024 Plus: More home break-ins, stolen vehicles, and DUI.
health A new California law will scrub most medical debt from credit reports By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | September 24, 2024 Medical debt can harm people's chances of landing a mortgage or an apartment if it shows up on credit reports.
crime Cal Fire firefighter arrested on suspicion of igniting five blazes in Sonoma County forests By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | September 23, 2024 Be aware of suspicious people when a fire starts -- Cal Fire has arrested 91 suspected arsonists in the last month alone.