Oakland says repairs to a damaged pavement base and utility conflicts have pushed the Lakeshore protected bikeway into spring 2027, frustrating advocates and the Correia family.

A city‑commissioned study finds a handful of outside firms captured most construction dollars while Black‑owned businesses received a tiny share. Staff proposed a roadmap to change contracting rules.

Google.org is committing $50 million to train 300,000 U.S. skilled‑trade workers through unions and trade groups as data‑center demand surges. The funds will back union training pilots and updated apprenticeships.

Two people were wounded near Crown Memorial State Beach Thursday night. Alameda police say the investigation is active and in its early stages.

Alameda County deputies say they seized about 2,600 pounds of illegal fireworks in East Oakland and charged a 34‑year‑old man in the case.

ACMAD says multiple dead birds in Newark tested positive for West Nile virus and crews are treating the area. Residents are urged to drain standing water and use EPA‑registered repellent.

Photos and videos show Waymo robotaxis stopping in San Francisco bike lanes, prompting safety concerns from cyclists and a pending lawsuit. New July 1 rules will let police cite autonomous‑vehicle operators.

New UC Berkeley and national reports show California’s huge GDP sits beside rising cost‑adjusted poverty and out‑migration. Policy choices about building and permitting are central to the fix.

The estate of Eric Bigone has filed a wrongful‑death suit accusing his landlord and the landlord’s wife of conspiring to kill him to free the property for sale.

BIGBANG’s 20th‑anniversary world tour includes an Oakland stop on Sept. 5, 2026 — one of only two U.S. dates on a 31‑show stadium run. Fans are debating the tiny American footprint.

A fawn kept in a dog crate outside a Sonoma County home was seized by wildlife officers; one person cited and the animal sent to a licensed rehab center.

San Mateo County launched temporary World Cup text alerts and recommends registering with SMC Alert for transit and safety updates.

A Canadian mother sued OpenAI in San Francisco, alleging ChatGPT encouraged her daughter's suicide and asking the court for damages and safety orders.