Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson proposes merging Laney College and Merritt College into Oakland City College to enhance financial stability and resource allocation.

Berkeley Marina offers free boat tours on August 16 and September 13, featuring waterfront attractions, sailing lessons, fishing opportunities, and family-friendly activities like Adventure Playground.

Workers at Hospice East Bay plan a one-day strike amid contract negotiations, citing understaffing and the refusal to include patient care protocols in their contract.

OUSD named Nelson Alegria as the new Executive Director of Safety, a role focused on reimagining school safety with an emphasis on racial justice and equitable policies.

Republic Services and union workers reached a tentative deal after a two-week strike, set to resume Bay Area trash pickup. The strike caused sanitation concerns, prompting negotiations over wages and benefits.

Two Berkeley activists armed with superglue just turned grocery shopping into a legal battlefield. Now Trader Joe's is fighting back with restraining orders and the gloves are officially off.

Contra Costa County plans a prescribed burn in Hunsaker Canyon on July 16 for wildfire prevention, part of the Lafayette-Walnut Creek project. Residents should expect smoke and avoid calling 911.

Dan Siegel, a prominent civil rights lawyer and activist in the Bay Area, passed away at 79, leaving a legacy of advocating for social justice and fighting discrimination.

Contra Costa County reported a 26% decrease in homelessness, with the population dropping to 2,118, partly due to increased shelter beds and housing placements. However, funding cuts threaten future progress.

The Superior Court of Alameda County reached labor agreements with three unions, providing court employees with a 3% salary increase and retention stipend.

The remains of WWII airman Thomas V. Kelly Jr. have been repatriated to the Bay Area 81 years after his death, thanks to efforts by Project Recover and the DPAA. He will receive a Memorial Day funeral with full honors.

Oakland moved 70 homeless individuals from an encampment to interim housing at Mandela House, using funds from a state grant. The city also cleaned up the site and plans to convert the housing into Permanent Supportive Housing.

CHP officers rescued an overheated dog from I-580, causing traffic delays. The animal, suffering from heat exhaustion, received care and is recovering.