A Last Look at the Coliseum: Memories of A’s Baseball in Oakland
"To me, the Athletics and the Coliseum, despite their bad reputations, always seemed too good to be true. It turns out, they were."...
26
Mar
21
Mar
Bay Area Health Officials Encourage Measles Vaccinations
Contra Costa Health and other Bay Area health officials urge people to get vaccinated against the measles, if they aren't, and to know the symptoms....
14
Mar
AC Transit to Raise Bus Fares Starting This Summer
AC Transit will increase fares for the first time since 2020 from $2.50 to $2.75 and later to $3 on local service and from $6 to $6.50 on transbay service....
05
Mar
Learning from the Past: SFPD Officers Gain New Perspectives on Race and Policing
Through the Sojourn Project, SFPD officers meet people connected to the civil rights movement to learn how that history relates to policing today....
26
Feb
Amid the Erasure of Black History, Climate Justice Leader Tells Stories That Bridge Political Divide
Catherine Coleman Flowers, founder of the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice, spoke Tuesday at the Commonwealth Club's Climate One series....
04
Feb
A Day Without Immigrants Movement Reveals Impact of White House Threats
In response to White House plans to deport immigrants, businesses and institutions participated in a national protest called A Day Without Immigrants....
16
Jan
East Bay Regional Park Eliminates Dog Fees, Simplifies Others
East Bay Regional Parks eliminated fees for dogs and changed fees for parking, swimming, day camp fees, special events, parking citations and more....
15
Jan
Bay Area Shelters Take in Pets From L.A. County to Help Overwhelmed Shelters
Bay Area shelters are taking in cats and dogs that were in Los Angeles-area shelters in an effort to free up space for pets displaced or rescued from wildfires....
18
Nov
Antioch Resident Appointed to Agricultural Board
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed two Bay Area residents to a statewide council and an agricultural board, respectively, the governor's office said last week....
24
Oct
DOJ Outlines Election Day Program to Support Voters, Ensure Safety
It will handle Election Day complaints of concerns about voting rights, threats of violence to election officials or staff, and election fraud....
15
Oct
Bay Area Celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day as International Recognition Grows
Native Americans are among those fighting for the return of ancient artifacts from European museums and various anthropology archives....
06
Sep
EMS: Commit a Hate Crime: Serve No Time?
Racial animus is extremely difficult to prove, say prosecutors. Last year, 1970 hate crimes were identified by California law enforcement. Just 5 went to trial....
22
Aug
Three Members of EBMUD Board Retiring This Fall
Three East Bay Municipal Utility District board members, including one who represents Richmond, North Richmond and surrounding areas, will not seek reelection....
05
Aug
East Bay SPCA Opens Telehealth Service for State Residents
The East Bay SPCA has launched a telemedicine service available to all California residents for a variety of services like consultations and some prescriptions....
18
Jul
County Registrars Prepare for Uncertain November Election
Feeling assured, but preparing for anything, Bay Area election officials are staffing up and making security plans for a safe and valid Nov. 5 general election....
