Housing Oakland City Council approves $4.3B two-year budget, balancing books without layoffs By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 13, 2025 Many observers were shocked the budget was approved so quickly.
Technology California police are illegally sharing license plate data with ICE and Border Patrol By Khari Johnson and Mohamed Al Elew | CalMatters | June 13, 2025 AG Rob Bonta noted that operators of license plate readers must state the purpose of their use every time they access the information.
gavin newsom ‘Outrageous’: California Democrats react to FBI agents handcuffing Sen. Alex Padilla By Jeanne Kuang and Nigel Duara | CalMatters | June 12, 2025 The Trump administration in recent weeks has ramped up not only immigration raids but also its hardline response to critics.
business Lawsuit brewing against Oakland coffee shop accused of refusing service to Jewish patrons By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 12, 2025 The suit says neither customer mentioned their political views while at the coffee house.
arts He’s Oakland’s youngest Youth Poet Laureate at 14, and hopes his words change attitudes By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 11, 2025 The Oakland Youth Poet Laureate program is in its 14th year.
City The Blotter | Tools stolen from construction site By Damin Esper | June 10, 2025 Unknown suspect reportedly took $2,400 worth of tools. Also: DUI arrest, and stolen vehicles.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Juliana Thornborrow | June 10, 2025 Maggie the Jindo loves it when things go whir, buzz and thrum.
Featured in Category PHS Troubadours perform final concert By Photos by Julie Reichle | June 10, 2025 The end-of-year concert featured a variety of favorite numbers and highlighted the talents of graduating seniors.
Featured in Category Milestones | PHS Class of 2025 celebrated at Witter Field By Exedra Staff | June 6, 2025 "Let your values guide you in uncertain times" was the theme of this year's commencement address by Piedmont Police Chief Jeremy Bowers.
Featured in Category Milestones | MHS 2025 graduates celebrated at Alan Harvey Theater By Photos by Julie Reichle | June 6, 2025 Eighteen Millennium High School students received their diplomas on Wednesday, June 4.