Wildcat Canyon Bike Trail Draws Fierce Opposition as Park Board Approves Land Deal

The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors met Feb. 17 with a packed public comment period that surfaced deep community anger over a proposed mountain bike flow trail in Wildcat Canyon, emotional testimony defending the legacy of the district's former general manager, and praise for a resolved labor dispute — all before the board unanimously advanced a $200,000 land acquisition near Livermore and pushed for tighter environmental and budget oversight across district operations.

• Residents, birders and advocacy groups mount organized campaign against Wildcat Canyon bike trail, citing endangered species, donor influence and broken trust

• General Manager Emeritus Bob Doyle defends 45-year career, calls leaked investigation "flawed" as board member voices shame

• Board approves $200,000 Doolan Canyon land purchase from City of Livermore, eyes broader trail connections amid housing growth pressure

• Union president and district employee celebrate resolution of years-long telework policy dispute

• Board members challenge water district on swimming ban at Contra Loma reservoir, request data comparison

• Directors flag $72,000 budget shortfall at Peralta Oaks building project, demand stricter contractor accountability