East Bay Post
Communities & areas covered by East Bay Post
East Bay Post provides dedicated local journalism covering Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Concord, and Fremont.
Independent local news connecting the neighborhoods, cities, and businesses of California’s East Bay across Alameda County and Contra Costa County.
Cities, towns & communities we cover
Browse local reporting by community across the East Bay:
- Oakland — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Oakland.
- Berkeley — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Berkeley.
- Alameda — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Alameda.
- Walnut Creek — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Walnut Creek.
- Concord — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Concord.
- Fremont — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Fremont.
- East Bay — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in East Bay.
- Hayward — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Hayward.
- Richmond — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Richmond.
- Emeryville — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Emeryville.
- Albany — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Albany.
- El Cerrito — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in El Cerrito.
- San Leandro — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in San Leandro.
- Castro Valley — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Castro Valley.
- Pleasanton — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Pleasanton.
- Livermore — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Livermore.
- San Ramon — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in San Ramon.
- Danville — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Danville.
- Lafayette — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Lafayette.
- Orinda — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Orinda.
- Alameda County — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Alameda County.
- Contra Costa County — Local news, city council and civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Contra Costa County.
Neighborhoods, districts & corridors
Our reporting covers specific neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and residential communities across the East Bay, including:
- Oakland
- Berkeley
- Alameda
- Emeryville
- Piedmont
- Albany
- El Cerrito
- Richmond
- San Leandro
- Hayward
- Fremont
- Union City
- Newark
- Lamorinda
- Diablo Valley
- Tri-Valley
Civic institutions, school districts & public agencies
East Bay Post tracks public meetings, budgets, policies, and community decisions across key local institutions:
- Alameda County & Contra Costa County
- UC Berkeley
- Port of Oakland
- AC Transit & BART
- East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
- East Bay Regional Park District
Geographic & postal coverage area
County: Alameda & Contra Costa Counties, California. ZIP codes served: 94601–94619, 94701–94710, 94501, 94536–94539, 94541–94545, 94596, 94520.
Editorial beats
Local businesses & economy
The people, craft, commercial developments, and decisions behind independent shops, restaurants, services, and small businesses.
Schools, youth & education
School board decisions, campus initiatives, teachers, students, and youth athletics across local public and private schools.
City government, housing & planning
City council meetings, planning commissions, housing developments, transportation corridors, parks, and public safety.
Food, arts & community life
The kitchens, gathering places, trails, seasonal traditions, and neighbors making a difference close to home.