City
City Council appoints Bonnie Tam as Piedmont’s next public works director
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Tam brings nearly 20 years of local government experience in public works operations, capital improvement planning, and fiscal management.
Bay Area
High temperatures, offshore winds increase Bay Area fire concerns this week
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Higher temperatures and offshore winds this week could combine to create elevated fire risk through the weekend.
Around Town
Choral festival unites elite youth choirs from around the world
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PEBCC Artistic Director Eric Tuan in conversation about the Golden Gate International Choral Festival taking place this week through July 18.
public safety
Oakland names James Beere permanent police chief after years of turnover
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He currently serves as interim department chief and joined the department in 1997.
City
One-way traffic on Bonita Avenue in the Civic Center begins July 6
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The re-striping project is aimed at adding more parking spaces in the center of town and improving traffic flow in the area, the city says.
Oakland
Gathering at Lake Merritt Friday evening for missing Oakland woman Amy Hillyard
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Supporters planned to gather at 5 p.m. at the Pergola at Lake Merritt ahead of a community walk at 5:30 p.m.
Oakland
Vigil Monday night for Oakland coffee shop owner Amy Hillyard, missing since March
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The vigil also marked National Missing Persons Month.
City
Proposed FY2026-27 city budget now available for review
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City councilmembers will discuss the proposed budget at public hearings on June 1 and June 15.