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.
Oakland ‘It’s about connection’: Free water shuttle from Alameda and Oakland expands service By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 23, 2025 The increase adds a total of 35% more weekly trips.
crime Crime in Oakland is down, police department says By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | July 22, 2025 Comparing year to year, reported robberies are down 42 percent.
City Piedmont’s garbage pick-up has resumed By City of Piedmont | July 22, 2025 With the strike resolved, the city reports that most overflowing bins have been cleared; asks residents to provide feedback.
City The Blotter | Dispute over money leads to assault By Damin Esper | July 22, 2025 Suspect, victim met up over previous accident.
Food & Drink The Dish | Red Pepper Soup By Brynne Staley | July 22, 2025 A simple soup to enjoy chilled on a hot summer day, or hot on a foggy Bay Area summer day.
Around Town Who’s that Good Dog? By Juliana Thornborrow | July 22, 2025 Mud, sticks, and naps are all high on Ralphie's list of likes.
Around Town What’s up with the cool start to NorCal coastal summer? By Daniel Swain | Weather West | July 22, 2025 We're having one of the coolest starts to summer in decades.