Bay Area Produce pest returns: Alameda County under medfly quarantine for first time in 43 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 9, 2024 During the quarantine, produce grown in the area should not leave the county.
Fires Collector car worth $2M perishes in fire after Pebble Beach exhibition; second in a month By Pete Young | Bay City News | September 7, 2024 The 1934 Hispano-Suiza J12 Vanvooren Cabriolet was being towed when it caught fire.
business Oakland files suit against Southwest Airlines, alleging violation of worker sick leave rules By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 6, 2024 Employees say workers have been forced to either work while sick or take unpaid absences for which they are disciplined.
budget It’s outta here: Oakland wraps Coliseum sale; police union blasts deal as a budget gimmick By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | September 4, 2024 "The Coliseum deal buys the city a few months reprieve and the one-time revenues will soon dissipate."
gavin newsom Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | September 4, 2024 Violators could face fines of up to $10,000 per day — a 20-fold increase.
Bay Area Alameda County jurors begin receiving $100 more daily, higher mileage reimbursements By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | September 2, 2024 The 2022 Jury Pilot Program was created to find out if increased financial benefits lead to more participation and diversity of juries.
business Shop ’til you’re dropped: Hapless shoplifter picks wrong place and time for foiled caper By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 30, 2024 “Shop With a Cop” day yields big returns.
Bay Area 1 in 6 CHP jobs are vacant — despite historic raises and Newsom’s hiring campaign By Nigel Duara | CalMatters | August 29, 2024 In 2019, just 5% of CHP positions were unfilled.
public safety ‘Disturbing and painful’: Antisemitic flyers, signs turn up in four East Bay communities By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | August 28, 2024 Lafayette was one of at least four cities in which residents reported antisemitic flyers being left on driveways the past week.
settlement Settlement from 2010 pipeline blast finances Recreation and Aquatic Center in San Bruno By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 27, 2024 PG&E paid $70 million to the city of San Bruno after the explosion.