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.
Health Matters California almost legalized psychedelics. Now, supporters are looking for a good test case By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters | January 3, 2025 Psychedelics remain illegal at the federal level, but voters in two states have authorized them for certain uses and several California cities have passed measures decriminalizing them.
Featured in Category The Blotter | Tools stolen from work truck in Piedmont By Damin Esper | January 3, 2025 Unidentified suspect threatens victim with saw.
berkeley Berkeley removes penalties in effort to legalize unpermitted accessory dwelling units By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | January 2, 2025 Beginning this year, and running through Dec. 31, 2028, the city of Berkeley has opened an amnesty program to improve housing safety.
California San Joaquin County at center of bird flu crisis with over 627,800 egg-laying hens infected By Chris Woodyard, Stocktonia | Local News Matters | January 1, 2025 The outbreak has hit California hardest, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.
Crime & Safety The Blotter | Driver arrested for DUI after hitting median By Damin Esper | December 31, 2024 Vehicle was disabled in roadway.