election Alameda County Taxpayers Association lawsuit alleges city-union conspiracy on tax measure By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | May 1, 2026 At issue is Measure E, a proposed $192 annual parcel tax increase that would raise $34 million a year for nine years to support the city’s 911 system, police and fire services, homelessness solutions and anti-illegal dumping efforts.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 4: Cross-exam of Musk ends as lawyers press his timeline, motives By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 The high profile case is being heard in federal court in Oakland. The trial starts again on Monday.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 3: Back on stand, Musk spars with lawyers during cross-examination By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 Musk recounts his role in formation of OpenAI.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 2: Musk takes stand after lawyers give fiery opening statements By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presided over a courtroom packed with lawyers, press and curious members of the public.
Bay Area Traffic safety advocates hail automated speed cameras in SF 1 year into 5-year pilot By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 City says cameras led to an 80 percent reduction in speeders going more than 10 mph over the limit where cameras are located.
Elections Meet the candidates for California lieutenant governor: ‘A job about nothing’ By Nadia Lathan | CalMatters | April 30, 2026 Five vie for the statewide office.
Bay Area Supreme Court ruling on voting won’t change California districts, but could hurt Democrats By Nigel Duara and Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 29, 2026 The law in California was primarily used to help Latinos gain political representation.
health Sham hospice schemes are bilking Medicare — and harming California seniors By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | April 29, 2026 Fraud ranges from providers knowingly overbilling Medicare and Medi-Cal to more elaborate schemes.
City The Blotter | Pickup truck careens into SUV, Piedmont Park By Damin Esper and Exedra staff | April 28, 2026 Plus: Traffic stop reveals loaded firearm; two convicted felons arrested.
Around Town Tess English selected as new Piedmont Council scout executive By Exedra Staff and Scouting America | April 28, 2026 English joins scouting in Piedmont after leadership roles in Florida, Texas, Utah, and Arizona.