Bay Area Introducing the Golden Chanterelle, our new state mushroom By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | January 1, 2024 Foragers prize the enormous mushroom, which is the largest chanterelle in the world.
climate change Climate change and flooding hit home in California By Rachel Becker and Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 The state takes more action on climate change in rules and legislation as drought is replaced by flooding.
Housing New housing laws aimed to streamline building process take effect in 2024 By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 Opponents of proposed housing projects will find it harder to use the California Environmental Quality Act to delay projects.
Education Have you donated yet? The Giving Campaign still needs your support By The Giving Campaign Team | December 29, 2023 Co-Chairs Kim Hunter and Catie Osborn want to remind you that time is running out.
Around Town The Blotter | Suspect arrested for attempted burglary By Damin Esper | December 29, 2023 Police apprehend man after resident scares him off property.
crime ‘We are devastated. We are angry’: Oakland police officer killed responding to burglary at cannabis dispensary By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | December 29, 2023 Officer Tuan Le, 36, was a four-year veteran of the Oakland police department working undercover.
City Photos | Another pool milestone met By Exedra Staff | December 29, 2023 Concrete slab is poured; steel up next.
City Linda off-leash dog area temporarily closed due to wet weather By City of Piedmont | December 29, 2023 More closures likely throughout the rainy season.
Bay Area New statewide speed camera pilot aims to curtail traffic deaths By Lynn La | CalMatters | December 29, 2023 Oakland is one of six cities in the state that will test cameras to catch speeding drivers.
Bay Area In photos: The Bay Area’s 2023 journey, from storms to celebrations By Ray Saint Germain | Bay City News Foundation | December 29, 2023 What local news photographers saw while covering our communities.