Bay Area West Nile virus detected in Contra Costa County, officials warn of rising risk By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | July 23, 2025 A California scrub jay in San Ramon tested positive for the virus, the District said on Monday.
Oakland ‘It’s about connection’: Free water shuttle from Alameda and Oakland expands service By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 23, 2025 The increase adds a total of 35% more weekly trips.
health Planned Parenthood of California loses $300 million in federal funding under court order By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | July 23, 2025 A previous temporary restraining order that blocked the funding cut for all Planned Parenthood health centers expired Monday.
crime Crime in Oakland is down, police department says By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | July 22, 2025 Comparing year to year, reported robberies are down 42 percent.
City Your feedback needed on Piedmont’s roadmap for reducing damage from natural disasters By City of Piedmont | July 22, 2025 Get up to speed on how the city is preparing for natural hazards like earthquakes, wildfires, and severe weather.
City Piedmont’s garbage pick-up has resumed By City of Piedmont | July 22, 2025 With the strike resolved, the city reports that most overflowing bins have been cleared; asks residents to provide feedback.
City The Blotter | Dispute over money leads to assault By Damin Esper | July 22, 2025 Suspect, victim met up over previous accident.
business ‘A market recalibration’: Port of Oakland sees sharp drop in traffic amid tariff uncertainty By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 22, 2025 "This is not a seasonal dip."
Environment Air District, Alameda County DA sue Radius Recycling over 2023 West Oakland fire By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | July 22, 2025 Radius Recycling was fined $575,000 in 2024 for startup violations but is now operating in compliance.
health How the GOP budget bill will affect the cost of California health insurance By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | July 22, 2025 The biggest hit to consumers came by omission: Trump’s budget bill did not extend enhanced subsidies, which will expire at the end of 2025.