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.
California A ticking clock: How states are preparing for a last-minute Obamacare deal By Amanda Seitz and Julie Appleby | KFF Health News | October 28, 2025 As a state that runs its own exchange, California has devised backup plans.
crime Oakland council rejects re-appointments of police commission chair, alternate commissioner By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | October 27, 2025 Mayor Barbara Lee said Wednesday that the council’s vote won’t “delay or disrupt the Chief of Police selection timeline.”
activism Teens march through downtown Oakland, call for companies to pay for pollution By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | October 26, 2025 The march is part of an effort to pass state legislation requiring large corporations to offset their climate footprint by supporting environmental projects.
Featured in Category Don’t pass the Buck: Institute studying science of aging offers free guided tours By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News | October 24, 2025 The institute is considered one of the nation’s top aging research centers.