City Director of Planning and Building Kevin Jackson to retire By Exedra Staff | May 5, 2026 Jackson was honored for his more than 20 years of service to the city at Monday's City Council meeting.
City Students, teachers tell City Council they need more parking options By Exedra Staff | May 5, 2026 Parking in and around the Civic Center has been a topic of debate for the last several years.
Bay Area New environmental impact report for former women’s prison could be first step in opening Bay Area ICE facility, say watchdog groups By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | May 5, 2026 The Bureau of Prisons is required to receive public comment on the issue until June 1.
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.