City Planning Commission to consider streamlined permitting process for new businesses on Aug. 11 By City of Piedmont | August 8, 2025 Community members can dial in either in-person or via Zoom.
City Planning Commission to hold design standards study session on Aug. 11 By City of Piedmont | August 8, 2025 Tune in Monday for a discussion of "objective design standards" -- what new buildings should look like.
Elections Kounalakis becomes latest Democrat to drop run for governor By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | August 8, 2025 Kounalakis was trailing in polling and fundraising in a crowded field of Democrats seeking to replace Governor Newsom.
Bay Area Historic ‘peace boat’ tours San Francisco Bay, advocating for a world without nuclear war By Anna Tran | Bay City News | August 7, 2025 The Golden Rule has planned stops in San Francisco, Alameda, Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond and San Mateo until August 29.
Oakland Remains found in Oakland Estuary identified through DNA match after nearly 17 years By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 Esteban Pablo Pablo, 20, had been last seen alive in Alameda County in 2007, a year before his remains were first found in the estuary.
City Piedmont Profile | Police Chief Frederick Shavies is ready for his new role By Damin Esper | August 5, 2025 The Oakland native talks about how he left behind a career in sports to join the police force, his work with Ceasefire, and more.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Man passed out in car arrested By Damin Esper | August 5, 2025 Plus: Car theft, residential burglary, DUI.
City Pool opening date still TBD even as project edges closer to completion By Exedra Staff | August 5, 2025 City councilmembers received an update on pool progress and approved additional payments to Griffin Structures and ELS Architecture at Monday's meeting.
Arts & Entertainment Soccer fans will get their kicks when Oakland hosts back-to-back major September events By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 A match up between Mexico and Japan takes place on September 6, followed by the Oakland Roots' championship game on September 7.
public safety SF kicks off speed camera citations Tuesday; Mayor Lurie says they are already working By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 5, 2025 Over 70% of the vehicles that were issued warnings have not received a second.