featured Oakland council members propose one-time amendments to fund failed Measure E goals By Eric Urbach, Bay City News | June 12, 2026 Funding will come from drawdowns of multiple funds, including the city’s general fund, transit fund, its state gas tax allocation, and other voter-approved tax measures.
Environment Oakland secures $9.3M in investment to bolster illegal dumping crackdown By Tanay Gokhale, Bay City News | June 12, 2026 As early as July 1, some of the investment money will be available for additional illegal dumping cameras, which will be used for enforcement.
Technology California Legislature in standoff with DMV over sharing driver license data with other states By Khari Johnson and Wendy Fry | CalMatters | June 12, 2026 Opponents of the plan warned it could easily flag drivers who lack a Social Security number.
Bay Area Special update: Rising odds of a strong-to-historic El Niño event in 2026 By Daniel Swain | Weather West | June 12, 2026 Exedra's favorite weather wonk Daniel Swain gives a quick refresher on what this means for California.
Bay Area Microsoft breaks ground on San Jose data center campus to support AI demand By Joshua Olawuyi | Bay City News | June 12, 2026 The project will use 100% recycled water for cooling and renewable energy.
Environment Leaving trash around SF? Don’t look up By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | June 10, 2026 An expansion of ALPRs, these aerial enforcers can pan, tilt and zoom to create an “Illegal Dumping Camera System."
featured Moving crowds is the goal: Bay Area transit agencies add late-night World Cup service By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | June 10, 2026 Levi's Stadium will host six World Cup matches, starting Saturday with Qatar vs. Switzerland.
Elections Election update: Republican Steve Hilton to face Becerra in November By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | June 9, 2026 The British American former Fox News host secured about 25% of the vote in the primary.
Oakland After 1 year, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee launches campaign for reelection By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 8, 2026 Lee, 79, won a race to finish out the term for her predecessor Mayor Sheng Thao who left office in disgrace.
Arts & Entertainment Authorities ramp up emergency planning, security ahead of World Cup matches By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | June 7, 2026 Levi’s Stadium is hosting six soccer matches this summer for the World Cup, with the first on June 13 and the last on July 1.