Bay Area Oakland port sees steep decline in shipping amid tariff turmoil; June could bring relief By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 Tariff pause could lead to ‘strong recovery.'
City Fundraising campaign to conclude Piedmont Beautification 60th year celebration By Piedmont Beautification Foundation | May 20, 2025 A new focus for funding will be the memorial to the Sidney Dearing Family, a space that is being designed by renowned architect Walter Hood.
Housing San Mateo County’s largest affordable housing project breaks ground near Cow Palace By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 19, 2025 The projects will ultimately transform an existing San Mateo County Housing Authority property from 150 units into 555 new apartments.
gavin newsom ‘Shocking’ and ‘plain cruel’: Health advocates say Newsom’s Medi-Cal budget could cripple women’s reproductive care By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | May 19, 2025 The governor said Medi-Cal has a growth problem that the state cannot afford.
City Proposed FY2025-26 City budget now available for review By City of Piedmont | May 16, 2025 The city will hold hearings on the proposed budget on June 2 and 16.
City City Council to consider pool pass model and fee structure on May 19 By City of Piedmont | May 16, 2025 Recommended model prioritizes flexibility and resident benefits.
children Oakland resumes free summer meals for kids after partners chip in to keep program alive By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 16, 2025 This year, at least 47 sites will offer meals, including 26 city-run sites, as well as facilities operated by faith-based and community organizations.
Featured in Category Pharmacists stockpile most common drugs on chance of targeted Trump tariffs By Jackie Fortiér and Arthur Allen | KFF Health News | May 16, 2025 Independent pharmacists and makers of generic drugs — which account for 90% of U.S. prescriptions — see trouble ahead for patients.
Bay Area As Newsom pressures cities to clear homeless camps, they say Caltrans is moving too slow By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 15, 2025 And for the most part, city workers are barred from going onto Caltrans property to do the job themselves.
animals From raid to recovery: Oakland Zoo welcomes spider monkey rescued in Vallejo drug bust By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 15, 2025 Spider monkeys are currently one of the most trafficked animals across the U.S. border.