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Josh Rowan, Who Helped Transform Oakland, Is Out as City Transportation Head

Just a day after Mayor Barbara Lee held a press conference claiming a reelection mandate, it appears she’s already shaking up City Hall. City of Oakland staff were notified Friday of major changes in the city’s executive leadership as Josh Rowan, the transportation department director since spring of 2024, was replaced on an interim basis by Megan Wier, the department’s assistant director.

Oakland, CA · 3d
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Commentary: Protecting California’s water from invasive golden mussels requires a unified state and federal response

California’s water systems are facing an existential threat, and in the communities we represent, we’ve seen firsthand just how serious it has become. Since they were first detected in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta near the Port of Stockton in 2024, golden mussels have spread rapidly across California’s State Water Project, creating a growing challenge for water managers across the state. These small mussels reproduce quickly, attach to critical infrastructure, and clog the pipes, pumps, and equipment responsible for delivering water to homes, farms, and businesses.

California · 1d
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Alameda Post

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Vella Declares Victory in Alameda Mayor’s Race

Malia Vella will be Alameda’s next mayor, according to November 2026 general election results from the Alameda County Registrar of Voters. Though the results of the election are not yet certified, Vella’s lead is decisive. She has nearly lapped the two other candidates in terms of voter support: Vella has garnered about 47% of the vote, with Tracy Jensen taking about 28%, and Tony Daysog trailing with about 25%.

Alameda, CA · 3d
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Voter Frustration With OUSD on Track to Unseat School Board Incumbents

Oakland’s school board could be headed for a major shakeup after last week’s election, with one incumbent conceding defeat, one still trailing, and the third locked in a tight race, according to the latest results. Oakland Unified School District Board President Jennifer Brouhard took a slim lead over...

Oakland, CA · 2d
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Pittsburg City Council Directs Staff to Open Fire Pits, More Work on Open Flame Ordinance

The Pittsburg City Council unanimously approved a motion to move forward with opening the new fire pits at Central Harbor Park while directing staff to revisit a proposed ordinance regulating open fires and barbecues in city parks and public spaces. At its Nov. 2 meeting, the Pittsburg City Council was...

Pittsburg, CA · 4d

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Bay Bridge eastbound lane closures could snarl traffic

On a clear evening the span looks almost calm, a long ribbon of steel carrying headlights from one shore to the other. Then a message board blinks, a lane drops away, and the rhythm breaks. Bay Bridge closures of this kind rarely last all day, yet they can still turn a familiar crossing into a slow crawl for anyone headed toward the East Bay after dark. Caltrans has scheduled overnight work on eastbound lanes so crews can paint the structure, a task that sounds ordinary until it meets the volume of a bridge that never really empties.

San Francisco, CA · 4d

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Fairfield Weighs Pause on Data Centers After NorthPoint Eyes 289-Acre Site

Canon Rd. & N. Gate Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Data Center. Fairfield's city council will consider Tuesday whether to impose a data-center moratorium in the city, a move that comes even though no company has yet filed a formal proposal. The special meeting will consider the proposed moratorium.

Fairfield, CA · 4d

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Alameda County attorney issues cease and desist letter to ICE

The attorney for Alameda County sent ICE cease and desist letter on Monday, demanding and immediate end to what it called its, "unauthorized and unlawful use of County property" near Santa Rita Jail in Dublin for immigration enforcement.

Alameda County, CA · 2d

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Stephen Golub: America’s Long Walk Home

What a difference an Election Day makes. By Stephen Golub, Benicia resident and author, “Benicia and Beyond” in the Benicia Herald, 11/8/2026. …“You know that flag flying over the courthouse. …Means certain things are set in stone. …Who we are, what we’ll do and what we won’t....

Benicia, CA · 2d

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Pleasanton District Hires AdvocacyBuild on Education

Pleasanton (Kan.) Unified School District 344 hired AdvocacyBuild LLC to lobby on education (EDU), according to a new client registration signed Sept. 29. The filing lists federal funding, workforce development, career technical education and the Every Student Succeeds Act. ​. The registration names Tyson Elbert as the lobbyist and lists...

Pleasanton, CA · 2d

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Election results in Berkeley and Alameda County

Read all Berkeleyside’s coverage of the 2026 election. The Alameda County Registrar of Voters published its latest batch of election results Monday evening, and more than 98% of ballots have now been counted. Some results could still change. City Council returns show Mark Humbert winning in District 8 and...

Alameda County, CA · 2d

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Election results are in for Tri-City and beyond

Some changes start next year at the local, state and federal levels. State Senator Aisha Wahab is ahead in the race for U.S. representative of the 14th Congressional District, formerly held by Eric Swalwell. She has about 57% of the vote and opponent Melissa Hernandez has 43% so far, according to the Alameda County elections site as of Nov. 5.

Union City, CA · 2d

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San Pablo residents boost sales tax that has offset casino revenue losses

A large majority of San Pablo voters have said yes to a measure that will fund general services by increasing the sales tax. According to the latest vote count Friday, nearly 71% agreed to impose a half-cent sales tax for five years, starting in April. The tax will drop to a quarter cent in 2032 and continue at that rate for five more years.

San Pablo, CA · 4d

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Solano Co.: Sheriff's Office Debuts 3 New Dogs In Expansion Of K-9 Unit

The Solano County Sheriff' Office welcomed three new dogs to its K-9 unit this month. The dogs were acquired through a donation from the Syar Foundation, a local, nonprofit grantmaking foundation. The foundation is named for C.M. "Tony" Syar, who founded the local construction materials company Syar Industries, and his wife, B.M. "Boots" Syar.

Solano County, CA · 3d

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5th Annual Mount Diablo Beacon Lighting on Veterans Day Nov. 11

To be lit at sunset to honor those who have served in the U.S. Military. Join local veterans and the Mayor of Danville at 4:40 pm by the Flagpole in front of the Veterans Memorial Building in Danville as they press the button at 5:00 pm to light the Beacon atop Mount Diablo.

Danville, CA · 3d

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Coast Guard wraps Great Lakes Saildrone trial, plans spring return

The Coast Guard is pulling six Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vessels from the Great Lakes ahead of winter icing after a seven-month evaluation, with another test period planned for spring 2027. The 33' Voyagers, supplied by Saildrone, Alameda, Calif., were deployed between April and November across the Great Lakes, providing...

Alameda, CA · 3d

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Contra Costa County Scholars Bring Holiday Magic to the Stage in The Urban Nutcracker

PITTSBURG, Calif. — A holiday classic gets a vibrant new twist as Aspire Youth Engagement Programs presents The Urban Nutcracker: A Modern Holiday Classic, December 11–12, 2026, at the California Theatre in downtown Pittsburg. Featuring a 125-member cast of Contra Costa County scholars in kindergarten through 12th grade,...

Contra Costa County, CA · 4d

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Latest Bay Area city considering data center ban amid backlash

(KRON) — Fairfield city officials could vote to hit pause on data center development Tuesday after calling a special meeting. “Over the past few months, the public has provided comments to the council raising concerns about the impact of data centers on health, safety, and welfare of the community,” Fairfield City Manager David Gassaway said. […]

Fairfield, CA · 2d

SFGate

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Popular Oakland nightclub Crybaby announces abrupt closure

Crybaby is set to close at the end of the month.

Oakland, CA · 1d

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Alameda County takes aim at ICE with cease-and-desist amid Santa Rita Jail incidents

Alameda County counsel has sent a cease-and-desist letter to ICE, telling federal agents to stay off Santa Rita Jail's property to conduct civil immigration enforcement activities. In a legal battle between the county and federal government on this issue, David Levine, professor of law at UC College of the Law...

Alameda County, CA · 2d