Oakland Community service organizations start to see funding dry up amid Oakland budget crisis By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 Among those impacted are Peralta Hacienda Historical Park, Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation, SOS Meals on Wheels, and more.
Bay Area Port of Oakland appoints McKenney as next executive director; first woman to hold title By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 McKenney has had a number of roles at the port since 1994, including aviation planning manager and interim executive director.
gavin newsom Politicians rise or fall on disaster response. The LA fires are Gavin Newsom’s big test By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | February 19, 2025 Newsom is getting props for being highly involved and available from day one.
City The Blotter | Trespasser arrested on King Avenue By Damin Esper | February 18, 2025 Man claimed to own home. Plus: police follow trail to identify and arrest hit-and-run suspect.
Around Town ‘Presidents are not kings’: Protestors rally in Oakland against Musk, Trump administration By Exedra Staff and additional reporting by Kathleen Kirkwood of Bay City News | February 18, 2025 Organizers expected 50 participants; more than 1,500 showed up.
City Nominate a Piedmont Heritage Tree By City of Piedmont | February 18, 2025 Submit your favorite tree by March 21. Any tree in the city's parks or public spaces is eligible.
crime Oakland expands safety camera network along Hegenberger Ave to improve security By Nicole Tingson, Bay City News | February 17, 2025 Early results show a decline in auto burglaries, robberies, and thefts in the area.
Bay Area Fortunato Bas on her first month as Alameda County supervisor: ‘Going fairly smoothly’ By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | February 17, 2025 The former Oakland City Councilmember and interim mayor discusses the challenges and opportunities of her new role.
Uncategorized California homeowners will have to fund half of high-risk insurer’s $1 billion ‘bailout’ By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | February 16, 2025 Most California home and fire insurance customers will see temporary fees added to their insurance bills as part of the charge.
energy Learning through burning: Moss Landing fire exposes need for changes in battery facilities By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | February 15, 2025 Some of the issues that arose were the need for better emergency response plans, better monitoring, better architecture and better public health preparedness.