Around Town Commentary | Piedmont Beautification Foundation thanks the community for Holiday Greeting Fund donations By Piedmont Beautification Foundation | January 17, 2025 145+ donations have raised almost $35,000, including $17,700 specifically designated for the city's reforestation project.
News Alameda County supervisors select 7 finalists to be interviewed to replace ousted DA Price By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 Supes seek applicants who can smoothly manage the district attorney’s office while implementing the board’s public safety initiatives.
Oakland Former Oakland mayor, business associates indicted for alleged fraud, kickback scheme By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 If convicted of all charges in the eight-count indictment, defendants could spend decades in prison.
Food & Drink Where are all the eggs? Bird flu’s spread not the only culprit in crisis of global proportions By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | January 17, 2025 Consumers have seen prices continue to climb this month as a global bird flu crisis spreads, leaving many markets depleted.
animals SF SPCA waives puppy adoption fees as local shelters receive animals displaced by LA fires By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 16, 2025 The East Bay SPCA is also looking to place refugee dogs just arrived from the Los Angeles County Animal Care Center.
Oakland Oakland judge postponed Musk suit against OpenAI even as interest in the case gathers By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | January 15, 2025 Local judge officiates in the high profile case being watched across the country.
Oakland Alameda supes move forward with Oakland Coliseum sale to local development group By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 15, 2025 African American Sports and Entertainment Group’s plans include developing both market rate and affordable housing components.
crime The Blotter | Woman, accused of package theft, first to be charged under new law By Damin Esper | January 14, 2025 Law now allows a felony charge for theft for suspects with at least two prior convictions.
Bay Area All hands on deck: Bay Area’s response to LA fire zone expands as losses top 40,000 acres By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | January 14, 2025 Just because the Bay Area isn’t suffering though massive wildfires doesn’t mean its firefighters aren’t hard at work.
commentary Commentary | As LA fires rage, Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass are targets in the blame game By Dan Walters | CalMatters | January 14, 2025 Newsom and Bass couldn't have prevented wind-propelled flames from igniting homes and businesses around the city.