City ‘Drop, cover, and hold on’ at 10:17 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17 By Piedmont Fire Department | City of Piedmont | October 11, 2024 The Annual ShakeOut event is a reminder to be ready for an earthquake.
Bay Area Indictment unsealed against trio accused of prolific Bay Area bank robbery conspiracy By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 10, 2024 The suspects allegedly demanded money with threatening notes, took cash, and exited the banks to a waiting getaway car.
public safety Undercover police help arrest of 17 in organized retail crime crackdown in San Francisco By Pete Young | Bay City News | October 8, 2024 The effort was funded in part by a $15.3 million state grant aimed at retail theft prevention.
City The Blotter | Person arrested for driving stolen Corolla By Damin Esper | October 8, 2024 Plus: Underage DUI, stolen cars, and more.
election-voices Letter to the Editor | Measure P is an investment in our community’s future By Cortney Allen | October 8, 2024 Ours is a district where students learn and thrive -- vote yes on P to ensure it stays that way, writes parent Cortney Allen.
Elections Grand Jury group evaluates ballot language for Alameda County measures By Exedra Staff | October 8, 2024 The Alameda County Grand Jury Association reviews and rates all 34 November 5 ballot measures for fairness and accuracy.
election-voices Letter to the Editor | Measure P is unfair to taxpayers By Rick Schiller | October 8, 2024 Rick Schiller urges citizens to vote no on Measure P as a way to advocate for a progressive tax structure.
crimes Oakland NAACP leadership lends its support to mayoral recall, calls Thao ‘serious threat’ By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | October 8, 2024 The group says concerns about crime and allegations of financial mismanagement informed their position.
Oakland Development group makes $10M payment for Oakland Coliseum; amended total now $125M By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 8, 2024 According to some, "a higher purchase price with faster payments" is not all it seems and may trigger budget cuts to the police force.
Health Matters What’s new and what to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period By Julie Appleby | KFF Health News | October 8, 2024 Note that in California enrollment closes by December 15; and consumers should be aware of new scams as well as important rule changes.