East Bay
New I-680 South Toll Lane Starts Friday, Aug. 20
Brand New, East Bay, Transportation Tolling operations began Friday morning for a new 11-mile express lane on southbound Interstate Highway 680 from Martinez to Walnut Creek. The express lane starting at Marina Vista Boulevard in Martinez will charge tolls from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and connects with a previously existing 11-mile express lane more...
Oakland’s New Tiny Home Village for Unhoused Lake Merritt Residents Coming Soon
Brand New, East Bay, Getting Help, Housing, Oakland Construction began this week on a tiny home village city officials intend for homeless people on city-owned land at Lake Merritt. The property, located at East 12th Street, will eventually house 65 people in tiny homes and provide a comprehensive set of services to help residents transition to stable housing more...
Stolen Bay Area Puppies OK After Carjacking, Police Chase & Crash
Bay Area Updates, East Bay By Tony Hicks, Bay City News Foundation He was supposed to see a man about a dog. He ended up in law enforcement’s doghouse, according to Hayward Police. A man selling three puppies online met a man in South Hayward last Wednesday afternoon, who said he wanted to buy a pooch. When more...
Oakland Diverts $18M from Police Budget
East Bay, Oakland, Police Reform By Keith Burbank, Bay City News Oakland city councilmembers redirected more than $17 million from proposed police spending to alternative methods of violence prevention when the council passed a $3.8 billion budget Thursday evening. The vote came at about 5:30 p.m. following hours of public comment and discussion at a virtual meeting. The more...
