health care Covered California enrollment opens amid uncertainty over federal tax credits By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | November 4, 2025 Officials said monthly premiums could rise by an average of 97% for more than 1.7 million residents if the tax credits are not extended.
City Voting options for the November 4, 2025 election By City of Piedmont | October 31, 2025 Mail in your ballot, drop it at a secure drop box, or vote in person at any of 38 locations in Alameda County -- and there's still an option to register to vote.
Around Town Plaque placed to commemorate the island oak at the Mountain/Bellevue Circle By Cameron Wolfe, Jr. | October 31, 2025 Having replaced an older, failing giant sequoia, the new tree appears to be thriving -- and has already doubled its height in 18 months.
settlement East Bay principal resigns after probe finds he used Grindr to pursue sex with student By Thomas Peele | EdSource | October 31, 2025 Suspect has said his identity was stolen and denies owning the account.
gavin newsom Groups spent $26 million to sway voters over Prop. 50, more than any ballot measure in state history By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | October 31, 2025 Nonprofits, political parties and a billionaire have financed an independent effort as election day approaches Tuesday.
Bay Area A toast to poor decisions: Palo Alto burglary suspect caught sipping wine at victim’s table By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 31, 2025 Nabbed in the act of imbibing.
Oakland Dueling demonstrators gather at Oakland City Hall over license plate reader cameras By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | October 30, 2025 OPD wants to expand its surveillance by adding more cameras of its own and by integrating cameras owned by private businesses.
Arts & Entertainment Thieves abscond with more than 1,000 items belonging to Oakland Museum of California By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 30, 2025 OMCA responds to the theft of jewelry, laptops and Native American baskets, among other things taken from a museum storage facility on Oct 15.
crime The Blotter | Suspects wanted for multiple crimes By Damin Esper | October 28, 2025 Group accused of taking packages, tools, attempting to steal truck.
City Photos | Tot Lot play structures take form By Exedra Staff | October 28, 2025 Barring rain delays, the new Linda Beach play area should open sometime in November, the city says.