Featured in Category Former staffer for ousted Oakland mayor Thao announces candidacy to replace her By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 11, 2024 Vying for the seat, Renia Webb joins candidates Loren Taylor, Tyron Jordan, Mindy Pechenuk, Fabian Robinson, Elizabeth Swaney and Larry Lionel Young Jr.
Oakland Supervisors set timeline to appoint interim Alameda County DA, open application period By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 11, 2024 The application process kicks off Wednesday, with a deadline for submissions on Jan. 6, and a formal appointment expected in early Feb.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man attempts to enter house in Piedmont By Damin Esper | December 10, 2024 Suspect had a gun; fled when he saw a female resident in the home.
Around Town Letter to the Editor | Thanks to all for making Piedmont’s Lights Up! a joyful event By Patty Dunlap | President, Piedmont Beautification Foundation | December 10, 2024 Community support makes the celebration possible, writes Piedmont Beautification President Patty Dunlap.
holiday ‘Criminals don’t take holidays off’: FBI warns public of scams targeting shoppers, donors By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 10, 2024 Beware of fake charities, puppy scams, fraudulent websites, and online shopping discounts too good to be true.
budget Oakland eyes ‘back-to-basics’ budget with initial $204M in cuts to staff, police overtime By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 10, 2024 The second phase of cuts would include an additional $16 million in budget reductions.
health Resources are expanding for older adults on their own By Judith Graham | Kaiser Health News | December 9, 2024 Aging alone, without a spouse, a partner, or children, requires careful planning. New programs for this growing population offer much-needed help.
Bay Area What the tsunami alert revealed about how Bay Area governments respond in emergency By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | December 8, 2024 Warning revealed uneven response from the various Bay Area cities, counties and emergency services.
Oakland Price recall backers tell AlCo supervisors to choose a district attorney they can support By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 7, 2024 The coalition said the recall is a mandate from the electorate to appoint a successor who is willing to hold offenders accountable.
Around Town Photos | Lights Up, Piedmont! By Photos by Julie Reichle | December 6, 2024 Young and old joined together for the city's annual holiday season kick-off in the park.