public safety SF’s Market Street to open to ride hailing services, much to the chagrin of some locals By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | August 27, 2025 Local advocacy groups point to the reduction in collisions and faster public transit times as proof the car-free road has been successful.
Bay Area Bay area homeowners, landlords can apply for grants to make properties quake-safe By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | August 27, 2025 Over $20 million in grant funding is available to properties in over 230 ZIP codes in the Bay Area and Northern California.
parks National parks have become a battleground over American identity and who gets to tell it By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Over a hundred people gathered on Monday to protest what they say is the Trump administration’s attack on American history at Rosie the Riveter Park in Richmond.
homelessness $7.1M state grant to help Oakland transform Temescal motel into homeless housing By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 The Maya Motel at 4715 Telegraph Avenue is in the heart of one of the city’s thriving commercial districts.
Elections Newsom’s redistrict plan clears Legislature, now on its way to California voters this fall By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatteers | August 22, 2025 Many California Democrats are reluctant supporters but say it’s a necessary step to counter gerrymanders in Republican states.
business Port of Oakland container volume surges in July as tariff jitters drive shipping activity By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 22, 2025 The last time Oakland’s imports were as high as they were in July was in June 2022.
fire Pickett Fire near Calistoga surges to over 2,100 acres, evacuation orders remain in place By Dan McMenamin and Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | August 22, 2025 0% containment reported as of Friday morning.
homelessness California cities lack unified response on homeless encampments By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | August 21, 2025 Having such a patchwork of policies across the state makes it harder to solve the problem of homelessness.
crime AlCo sheriff warns of scammers posing as deputies seeking cash to clear fake warrants By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | August 21, 2025 They may sound convincing by using a local phone number, referring to the victim by name, or sharing other personal details.
Bay Area SF Bay Ferry gets federal grant to upgrade Oakland terminal amid electric fleet switch By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | August 20, 2025 The new electric vessels are expected to enter into service as soon as 2027.