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.
Bay Area EBMUD board faces major change: 3 members retire, new candidates emerge for election By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | August 24, 2024 All members of the seven-person board, including the three who are stepping off, have served for more than two decades.
Climate Marin County staff responds to ‘too little, too late’ civil grand jury report on rising sea level By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | August 21, 2024 A 2023 state law, Senate Bill 272, requires all California coastal local governments to formulate sea level rise plans to be completed no later than 2034.
animals Park district asks the public to steer clear of cows and their calves during birthing season By Grace Marion | Bay City News | August 21, 2024 No petting or selfies, please: Cows and their new offspring are prevalent along East Bay Regional Park District trails at this time of year.