California State committee considers $15M funding to extend California Local News Fellowship By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 23, 2025 “The local news community is in crisis,” said retired state Sen. Steve Glazer, who spearheaded the fellowship in 2022.
health Alameda County launches diaper distribution program to aid families, reduce hospital trips By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 23, 2025 They will distribute over 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes through more than 50 community-based organizations.
pedestrian ‘Out of control’: Tens of thousands caught speeding in first month of SF camera rollout By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 22, 2025 Once all cameras are activated, there will be a 60-day grace period before citations will start to be issued in August.
climate change US Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote By Alejandro Lazo and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | May 22, 2025 Some experts say Congress’ move is illegal and is likely to trigger a legal battle.
Bay Area Spanning a century: Oakland reopens iconic Leimert Bridge after seismic retrofit project By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | May 22, 2025 The $2 million project began in late summer 2023 and concluded this month, officials said.
homelessness SF plans to open more addiction treatment beds amid decline in drug overdose deaths By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 21, 2025 San Francisco recorded 50 preliminary accidental overdose deaths in April, making it the lowest month for overdose deaths in 2025.
budget Lee sworn in as Oakland’s 52nd mayor, says ‘no time to waste’ getting to the work ahead By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 Lee promises to "govern in a new way."
budget Coliseum windfall allows Oakland Fire to do something it hasn’t been able to in 23 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 On Sunday, most of the city’s 26 fire stations were up and running despite Oakland’s ongoing and drastic budgetary struggles.
Bay Area Oakland port sees steep decline in shipping amid tariff turmoil; June could bring relief By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 Tariff pause could lead to ‘strong recovery.'
Housing San Mateo County’s largest affordable housing project breaks ground near Cow Palace By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 19, 2025 The projects will ultimately transform an existing San Mateo County Housing Authority property from 150 units into 555 new apartments.