Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
Good morning, Oakland.
🏘️ Community
This Sunday, Bike East Bay hosts a training in West Oakland (corner of San Pablo Ave and 27th St) from 10 a.m. to noon, where participants learn to use Oak311 to report potholes and join a walk along the avenue followed by lunch at Stay Gold Deli.
A new survey by Resume.IO ranked the MacArthur Maze to the Bay Bridge commute as California’s most frustrating, with Bay Area drivers saying they would give up about $3,200 a year to avoid the heavy traffic — a sign of growing congestion affecting the region.
💼 Business
Studio Estepan, a part-time bakery led by Estevan Silva, brings global flavors + Michelin techniques to West Oakland; its next sale is Sunday, Aug.
23 at noon at 2311 Magnolia St.
🌲 Environment
Oakland officials confirmed the city’s compost service will not accept green bags because additives hinder processing.
Residents have recommended alternatives such as using shredded paper liners, freezer storage, or backyard composting (tips emerging from community feedback).
🏛️ Government
California has approved new energy-efficiency standards for replacement tires to lower fuel and battery use.
The rules start in 2029 with stricter limits in 2033 and could raise tire costs to $1,000 (savings on energy are expected to offset the extra cost).
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