California Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.
City The Blotter | Gun found in stolen vehicle By Damin Esper | January 7, 2025 Plus: Flock safety camera vandalized, car thefts, and stolen cars found.
City City says emergency dispatch center remodel on track to finish on time and within budget By Exedra Staff | January 7, 2025 Plus: Police department celebrates a new hire and a promotion.
City New state housing laws prompt updates to local ADU/JADU code By Exedra Staff | January 7, 2025 Bringing unpermitted living spaces into the light is one hoped-for outcome.
budget Oakland leadership shuffle: Jenkins becomes interim mayor, Gallo temp council president By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | January 7, 2025 Jenkins takes over for Nikki Fortunato Bas, who was council president and thus interim mayor — after Sheng Thao lost a recall election and left office Dec. 17.
election Former Rep. Barbara Lee files her paperwork for upcoming Oakland mayoral election By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 7, 2025 So far, in addition to Lee, 13 people have filed papers signaling a potential run for mayor.
holiday Slip into fun: Sock-skating extended until Feb. 1 at the Chabot Space & Science Center By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | January 4, 2025 If the weather is good, Chabot’s three historic telescopes perched 1,500 feet above the Bay are also open every Friday and Saturday night.
crime 4 new laws strengthen cities’ abilities to impound vehicles involved in sideshows By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | January 3, 2025 Sideshows include impromptu and dangerous displays of donuts and other vehicle stunts that take over entire areas and overwhelm police.
City New year, new leadership | Here’s how to track City Council and Board of Education meetings in 2025 By Exedra Staff | January 3, 2025 You can attend regular meetings in person at City Hall or catch the proceedings on KCOM.
City City to give update on emergency dispatch center upgrades at Jan. 6 Council meeting By City of Piedmont | January 3, 2025 Improvements to the nerve center for public safety services have been years in the making.