City The Blotter | Road rage incident ends up in Piedmont By Damin Esper | May 5, 2026 Plus: two drivers arrested for DUIs.
Crime & Safety Amy Hillyard remains missing; reward for information now at $25,000 By Exedra Staff | May 5, 2026 Hillyard, known to many in the Oakland/Piedmont community, disappeared on March 25.
City May Cop on the Block By Piedmont Police Department | May 5, 2026 See where to find a local police officer this month at one of the department's casual meet-ups for residents.
crime Oakland police arrest 9, impound dozens of vehicles in weekend Bay Bridge sideshow By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 5, 2026 More than 100 officers from several jurisdictions assisted Oakland police with their investigation, pursuits, arrests and impoundments.
Elections In the six-way race to be California’s treasurer, it likely comes down to two Democrats By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | May 5, 2026 The state's treasurer manages bonds, pensions, and billions in cash.
Bay Area California’s education funding level rises compared to other states By John Fensterwald and Justin Allen | EdSource | May 5, 2026 The state is among the most equitable in how it distributes funding to schools.
Oakland Folsom museum director Rita Mukherjee named CEO of Chabot Space & Science Center By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 4, 2026 Mukherjee previously held leadership positions at science education centers in Sacramento, San Antonio, and Philadelphia.
Bay Area Overnight lane closures set for Richmond-San Rafael Bridge for 2 months By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 4, 2026 Two eastbound lanes will be closed at night through June 30.
Elections Tech regulation gets personal: How Tom Steyer’s brother could shape California’s AI future By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | May 4, 2026 Jim Steyer is a well known force in Sacramento working on tech regulations and protecting kids online.
Bay Area New Sonoma State president brings experience leading universities through turmoil By Kate Rix | EdSource | May 4, 2026 Michael Spagna is the university's fifth president in five years.