Bay Area Gavin Newsom deploys more state first responders to Florida in wake of Hurricane Milton By Sara Stierch | Bay City News | October 11, 2024 In total, California has now deployed 354 first responders to the disaster zone
Bay Area California deploys first responders to aid Florida ahead of ‘destructive’ Hurricane Milton By Sarah Stierch, Bay City News | October 8, 2024 Newsom announced Monday that 144 first responders will be deployed from three California Urban Search and Rescue Task Force teams.
crimes Oakland NAACP leadership lends its support to mayoral recall, calls Thao ‘serious threat’ By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | October 8, 2024 The group says concerns about crime and allegations of financial mismanagement informed their position.
Oakland Development group makes $10M payment for Oakland Coliseum; amended total now $125M By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | October 8, 2024 According to some, "a higher purchase price with faster payments" is not all it seems and may trigger budget cuts to the police force.
Education Oakland’s long-time incumbent looks to hold on to D5 city council seat, faces 2 challengers By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | October 7, 2024 Erin Armstrong is a policy advisor to Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, and Dominic Prado is a Fruitvale District restaurateur.
crimes New DOJ report shows ‘substantial progress’ in combatting ghost guns throughout state By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | October 4, 2024 Ghost guns are firearms produced illegally by unlicensed manufacturers and do not have an identifying serial number.
animals 2 iconic animals, Dungeness crab and banana slug, become California’s new state symbols By Sara Stierch | Bay City News | October 3, 2024 Both animals have a fanbase in Northern California.
Bay Area Bay Area firefighters join search and rescue efforts as Southeast digs out from hurricane By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | October 1, 2024 Oakland’s Urban Search and Rescue Team is one of 28 nationwide that FEMA deploys around the country.
homelessness Late payments to nonprofits hamper California’s fight against homelessness By Marissa Kendall | CalMatters | October 1, 2024 Nonprofits that provide everything from shelter beds, to counseling for homeless residents, to affordable housing, say they regularly are kept waiting weeks, if not months, for the city, county and state funding they rely on.
Bay Area California to apologize for slavery as part of reparations push in recognizing injustices By Wendy Fry | CalMatters | September 30, 2024 California joins a half-dozen states, including Alabama and Florida, in issuing such a formal apology.