Oakland Oakland airport name saga resumes; leaders try again to add San Francisco Bay to moniker By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 13, 2025 Previously, San Francisco sued to stop the rebranding over copyright claims and allegations that it would confuse travelers.
crime ‘American Nightmare’ kidnapper sentenced for separate 2015 San Ramon abduction By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | July 12, 2025 The crimes only came to light through Muller’s 2024 confession while he was serving a 40-year prison sentence.
crime ‘Insult to injury’: Civil grand jury examines Oakland’s ticketing of stolen vehicles By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | July 12, 2025 According to the jury, 9,400 vehicles were reported stolen in Oakland in 2024.
Bay Area ‘Ambassador for his species’: Parasite claims SF Zoo’s endangered Himalayan red panda By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 12, 2025 The Himalayan red panda had recently shown intermittent neurological symptoms, including balance issues.
Bay Area Bay Area jurisdictions expand legal fight against Trump sanctuary crackdown By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 11, 2025 Trump has repeatedly defended his stance, arguing that sanctuary cities endanger the public and undermine federal authority.
Arts & Entertainment Mays still amazes: Atherton honors legacy of Giants baseball star in town he called home By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News | July 11, 2025 Mays moved to Atherton in 1969 and was well known in the community for passing out baseballs at Halloween.
Obituary One woman’s legacy: Honoring trailblazing theoretical physicist Mary K. Gaillard, 86 By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 10, 2025 In the 1970s, Gaillard emerged as one of the earliest and most effective proponents of quark theory.
Arts & Entertainment Racing in wine country: Local favorite Larson tries to defend title as NASCAR visits Sonoma By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | July 10, 2025 On Saturday, NASCAR Cup Series drivers will practice and qualify and Larson is a fan favorite to win it all.
gavin newsom Higher premiums and lost coverage: How Trump’s budget will change health care in California By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | July 10, 2025 Over the next 10 years, 3.4 million Californians could lose coverage.
Environment Oakland awarded $10M to fund safer streets, bicycle paths in eastern portion of the city By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | July 10, 2025 The grant will support Phase 2 and 3 of the Laurel Access to Mills, Maxwell Park, and Seminary (LAMMPS) project.