regional

After NAACP accuses South Bay homeless shelter operator of discrimination, officials weigh contract extension

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In recent months, the South Bay chapter of the NAACP and other community advocates have publicly accused one of the region’s largest homeless service providers of discriminating against five Black employees whom it fired and Black residents of homeless shelters. Now, local officials are weighing whether to renew Milpitas-based HomeFirst’s multimillion-dollar contract to run the large … Read more

Colorado legislators float overhaul of RTD’s board, planning processes

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Colorado lawmakers are drafting legislation that would deliver a sweeping overhaul of the Regional Transportation District — significantly reshaping and downsizing the governing board to remove nearly all elected seats while attempting to align the transit agency’s planning with broader housing and climate initiatives. As formulated by the legislation’s three Democratic sponsors, who represent suburban … Read more

Gaza debate drives Jewish families from Oakland schools

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OAKLAND — Posters, street art and public demonstrations around Oakland might make a city known for its diversity appear to be unified in its response to devastating violence overseas: “Free Palestine.” But as the rising death count from Israel’s ongoing assault in Gaza continues to stir local activism, numerous Jewish families say their own trauma … Read more

Shire of Murray president David Bolt set to challenge Labor’s Robyn Clarke in Murray-Wellington

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The Liberals appear to have secured a star recruit to unseat a regional Labor MP, with Shire of Murray president David Bolt confirming he will nominate for his local electorate. Labor’s Robyn Clarke narrowly flipped the seat of Murray-Wellington when Labor came to power in 2017, but received 67.2 per cent of the two-party preferred … Read more

In-N-Out Burger closing Oakland location, citing crime, safety issues

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In-N-Out Burger is closing its only Oakland restaurant, citing ongoing issues with crime despite “taking repeated steps to create safer conditions” for customers and workers at the Oakport Street location of the popular fast-food chain. In a statement, Denny Warnick, In-N-Out’s chief operating officer, said that patrons and employees are “regularly victimized by car break-ins, … Read more

Trump gaining support among California GOP for presidential nod

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A poll Monday found former President Donald Trump has gained support since last fall among California Republicans for the party’s 2024 presidential nomination, which under new party rules adopted last summer could deliver him the state’s entire haul of delegates. The poll by the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies found support among likely California Republican … Read more

Toyota Kirloskar Motor: Toyota Kirloskar Motor announces senior management rejig

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday announced senior management changes to align with the recent regional restructuring by parent company Toyota Motor Corporation integrating India into its ‘Middle East, East Asia & Oceania Region’ operations and slotting the country to act as the hub of the new geography. As part of the changes, Tadashi Asazuma, currently … Read more

Oakland reboots search for police chief amid political fight

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OAKLAND — Nearly a year after the city’s last police chief was placed on leave ahead of his eventual firing, the two political forces responsible for replacing him still do not appear to be on the same page. One of those power players, a police oversight body comprised of civilian volunteers, is once again seeking … Read more

Photos from New Year’s Eve 2024 is rung in with celebrations around the world

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Revelers counted down to midnight on New Year’s Eve across the globe Sunday as fireworks and festive lights offered a hopeful start to 2024 for some, even as the world’s ongoing conflicts subdued celebrations and raised security concerns. In Australia, more than 1 million people watched a pyrotechnic display centered around Sydney’s famous Opera House … Read more

Comcast, AT&T object to Oakland’s high-speed internet boost

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OAKLAND — Internet giants Comcast and AT&T are trying to prevent Oakland from receiving $14 million to build out its capacity for high-speed internet, the latest obstacle to the city’s efforts to close longstanding gaps in online access for its residents. In objections to Oakland’s latest share of a $3.87 billion California spending package, the … Read more