Featured in Category James Beard Foundation Media Award nominations recognize some of Bay Area’s best By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | May 11, 2025 Five of the nominees vying for honors for books, broadcast media and journalism have local connections.
basketball Valkyries’ Natalie Nakase blazing new trails as WNBA’s first Asian American head coach By Associated Press | Local News Matters | May 10, 2025 The Valkyries open the 2025 WNBA season on Friday, May 16, when they host the Los Angeles Sparks at 7 pm at Chase Center.
BART Chaotic commute: BART’s morning meltdown spurs call for more public transit investment By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 9, 2025 A group of transit activists say that if BART’s budget isn’t shored up, the agency could cut its number of daily train trips from 4,200 to just 500.
Arts & Entertainment Artist Daniela Tinoco disrupts colonialist narratives, envisions new futures By Denise Sullivan | Bay City News | May 9, 2025 “Autonomous Zones” runs through May 15 in the Fine Arts Gallery, Room 238, SFSU.
Around Town A festive event at Trader Vic’s raises critical funds for cancer research By Sasha Bainer, Jenna Caldwell, and April Gruber Shalev | The Cancer League | May 9, 2025 The Cancer League's April 24 Spring Soiree raised an estimated $156,000.
Around Town Bike to Work, School, or Wherever on Thursday, May 15 By City of Piedmont | May 9, 2025 Join the movement to make commuting cleaner -- and don't forget to check out the city's Energizer Station on Highland Avenue for snacks and giveaways.
Sports Oakland Ballers are not going anywhere — 10-year lease secures them at Raimondi Park By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 8, 2025 The extension solidifies the Ballers’ presence in Oakland and underscores the remarkable rise of the franchise.
Arts & Entertainment Review: Many unanswered questions in Berkeley Rep premiere ‘The Aves’ By Jean Schiffman | Bay City News | May 8, 2025 Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s “The Aves” continues through June 8 at Peet’s Theatre in Berkeley.
Oakland City council changes Oakland Coliseum sale timeline to match Alameda County’s process By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 8, 2025 The African American Sports Group has penned agreements with the A’s and Oakland to acquire both shares at $125 million apiece.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Lines Ballet, Axis Dance Co., Mark Morris’ ‘Pepperland,’ Symphony San Jose’s ‘Planets’ By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | May 7, 2025 It’s a rich weekend for dance in the Bay Area.