Paratransit committees hold an open house Monday on county mobility needs
The county's paratransit advisory and technical committees meet jointly Monday afternoon with an open house on the next phase of the…
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Alameda County opens comment on its 2026 draft transportation plan
Alameda CTC released the 2026 draft Countywide Transportation Plan on July 22 for public review.
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Pittsburg council hears lighting and landscaping assessments Monday
Comment in person at City Hall, 65 Civic Ave., or in writing beforehand.
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Brentwood pulls American Avenue bike lanes in a school traffic pilot
Crews have begun striping American Avenue.
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Measure BB spending hit $419 million in 2024-25, watchdog report says
Alameda CTC took in about $509.6 million in Measure BB sales tax revenue last fiscal year and spent $419.2 million of it.
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Oakland's East Bay Greenway north segment goes out to bid
The solicitation covers paving, curb ramps, sidewalks, traffic signals, lighting, drainage and green infrastructure.
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Brentwood names Walter O'Grodnick its 13th police chief
Acting City Manager Terrance Davis announced the appointment Monday, July 6.
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Hayward City Hall closes Friday for Juneteenth
City Hall and nonessential municipal services are closed Friday, June 19, and reopen Monday, June 22.
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Brentwood Gathers Feedback From 241 Residents in Search for Next Police Chief
Brentwood has closed the public half of its search for a police chief.
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Brentwood Gathers Feedback From 241 Residents in Search for Next Police Chief
Brentwood has closed the public half of its search for a police chief.
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Alameda CTC year in review: Gilman interchange done, 31,500 students riding free
Alameda CTC has published its 2025 annual report.
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Community
Leadership Oakland Class of 2026 Concludes Yearlong Civic Immersion Program
The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce marked the end of its Leadership Oakland year, a run of site visits and closed-door…
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Leadership Oakland Class of 2026 Concludes Yearlong Civic Immersion Program
The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce marked the end of its Leadership Oakland year, a run of site visits and closed-door…
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