crime Alameda County DA charges alleged Oakland Juneteenth shooter with multiple felonies By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 5, 2024 A 23-year-old man is charged with shooting four people on the evening of June 19 at Oakland’s Lake Merritt.
crime Civil grand jury says OPD ill-equipped to benefit from license plate reader cameras By Cole Reynolds | Bay City News | July 4, 2024 Report finds that the Oakland Police Department lacks the manpower to respond to the volume of alerts; and faults city's "lack of strategic vision" in implementing the technology.
gavin newsom 2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know By CalMatters | July 3, 2024 This November, voters will decide the fate of 10 thorny policy proposals, including crime, health care, rent control and taxes
budget Oakland approves budget using one-time funds from $105M sale of Oakland Coliseum By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 3, 2024 The 3-2 Oakland City Council vote staves off painful service and program cuts for at least another year.
City City Council approves more money for community pool project By Exedra Staff | July 2, 2024 PG&E, underground spring pose construction challenges, but completion still expected by December or January.
City City Council gives initial approval to new emergency shelter operation standards, shared housing rules By Exedra Staff | July 2, 2024 The new shared housing ordinance provisions could have implications for the school district.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Ruby Guzdar | July 2, 2024 Once named for mochi, steak is the real jam for this rescue.
Featured in Category Dress Best for Less grants $50,000 for Piedmont schools By Piedmont Education Foundation | July 2, 2024 PEF received $15,000 in October and $35,000 in May from DBFL.
Food & Drink The Drink | Lemon Blueberry Fizz By Lisa Settlemier | July 2, 2024 A happy mix -- with Independence Day hues -- for a heat wave -- tangy citrus balanced by the sweet burst of blueberries and herbaceous thyme.
Food & Drink The Dish | Summer Sides By Margaret Heafey | July 2, 2024 Keep cool and celebrate the Fourth of July with these traditional summer side dishes -- they can be prepped ahead and served room temp.