City The Blotter | Suspects arrested in armed robbery By Damin Esper | July 29, 2025 Plus: Over $10,000 worth of property taken in Requa Place burglary; Grand Avenue DUIs; playing with fire.
Books Local Lit | Top tips for August By Lou Fancher | July 29, 2025 Oakland Public Library's end of summer festival; Clio's book talks; "Once Upon a Time in Dollywood," and more.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Juliana Thornborrow | July 29, 2025 Pepper the Daisy Dog is here to help polish off your pizza crusts. ("What's a Daisy Dog?"
Food & Drink The Dish | Brownie Pudding By Wendy Szczech | July 29, 2025 An Ina Garten favorite, this easy-to-make dessert tastes like you’ve been baking all day.
Bay Area Bay Area elected officials call for NOAA investigation into rising whale deaths By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | July 27, 2025 Scientists this year have responded to at least 21 gray whale deaths in the region, the highest since 2000.
Featured in Category The re-rebranding of OAK: Port commission signs off on Oakland airport’s newest name By Kathleen Kirkwood and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 26, 2025 New name, old concerns...however, “OAK” will remain the airport code.
Milestones Obituary | Tom Bjornson, 1945 – 2025 By The Bjornson family | July 25, 2025 The lifelong sports enthusiast is remembered for his loving commitment to family, community, and coaching.
crime Murder charge filed against longtime felon accused of killing Oakland parole officer By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 24, 2025 Bryan Keith Hall, 48, has been charged with eight felonies in the shooting death of parole agent Joshua Byrd.
Oakland Alameda County supervisors approve final terms for sale of Oakland Coliseum By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 23, 2025 Unfortunately, the terms of the agreement won’t be finalized until the close of escrow on June 30, 2026.
Bay Area West Nile virus detected in Contra Costa County, officials warn of rising risk By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | July 23, 2025 A California scrub jay in San Ramon tested positive for the virus, the District said on Monday.