Travel California tourism reaches all-time high: $150.4B spent in 2023, says Gov. Newsom By Janis Mara | Bay City News | May 7, 2024 The place to be: The state has retained its title as the world’s 5th largest economy and has had a population increase.
Arts & Entertainment Alameda playwright illuminates landmark school desegregation decision By Francine Brevetti | Bay City News | May 7, 2024 “Words That Made the Difference: Brown v. Board of Education” showings are slated for May 10-11 in Alameda and May 18 in Oakland.
settlement $43 million Google data privacy class action settlement to go to nonprofit organizations By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 7, 2024 The money will go to nonprofit organizations that work in the general area of data privacy; virtually none of the money will go to members of the plaintiff class.
Around Town Troop 11 to recognize new Eagle Scouts on May 10 By David Ashton | Reader Submission | May 7, 2024 The joint Court of Honor takes place this Friday at Ellen Driscoll Playhouse.
Arts & Entertainment Pass the Remote: Notable Asian female-focused films in 2024 CAAMFest By Randy Myers | Bay City News | May 6, 2024 The festival runs May 9-19, and the lineup includes "Owl," a character-driven drama filmed and set in Oakland.
caltrans Storm-damaged Highway 1 to reopen under signal control later this month, Newsom says By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 6, 2024 An estimated $100 million in federal funding has been secured for statewide repairs.
animals ‘This all started as a what if’: Public can now watch Alcatraz Island falcons on new webcam By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | May 5, 2024 One of Cal's Campanile falcons builds a nest and home across the Bay.
art Bay Lights art installation planned to return bigger and brighter after fundraiser hits goal By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 5, 2024 The project, dubbed The Bay Lights 360, will see both sides of the western span of the bridge illuminated in the next 10 months.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Afghan Dreamers’ | Film about Afghan girls robotics team to be screened on May 15 By Exedra Staff | May 4, 2024 Dreamers have special connection to Piedmont; the film will be shown at the Havens' Ellen Driscoll Playhouse.
Arts & Entertainment Roll into fun: Golden Gate Park welcomes skaters with new rentals on JFK Promenade By Grace Marion | Bay City News | May 4, 2024 Skate rentals will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.