budget Lee sworn in as Oakland’s 52nd mayor, says ‘no time to waste’ getting to the work ahead By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 Lee promises to "govern in a new way."
City Op-Ed: Practice makes prepared By City of Piedmont | May 20, 2025 Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan asks residents to join him in a community wildfire evacuation exercise on June 14.
Uncategorized City offers new online portal to apply for and renew business licenses By City of Piedmont | May 20, 2025 All businesses operating in Piedmont – including contractors, rental property owners, online storefronts or "influencers" – must have a valid license.
City Survey deadline extended until June 2: Help shape design standards for new housing in Piedmont By City of Piedmont | May 20, 2025 Responses will be used to inform “objective design standards” that govern new housing – including ADUs and SB9 projects.
budget Coliseum windfall allows Oakland Fire to do something it hasn’t been able to in 23 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 On Sunday, most of the city’s 26 fire stations were up and running despite Oakland’s ongoing and drastic budgetary struggles.
Bay Area Oakland port sees steep decline in shipping amid tariff turmoil; June could bring relief By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 Tariff pause could lead to ‘strong recovery.'
City Fundraising campaign to conclude Piedmont Beautification 60th year celebration By Piedmont Beautification Foundation | May 20, 2025 A new focus for funding will be the memorial to the Sidney Dearing Family, a space that is being designed by renowned architect Walter Hood.
Housing San Mateo County’s largest affordable housing project breaks ground near Cow Palace By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 19, 2025 The projects will ultimately transform an existing San Mateo County Housing Authority property from 150 units into 555 new apartments.
gavin newsom ‘Shocking’ and ‘plain cruel’: Health advocates say Newsom’s Medi-Cal budget could cripple women’s reproductive care By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | May 19, 2025 The governor said Medi-Cal has a growth problem that the state cannot afford.
City Proposed FY2025-26 City budget now available for review By City of Piedmont | May 16, 2025 The city will hold hearings on the proposed budget on June 2 and 16.