Featured in Category The re-rebranding of OAK: Port commission signs off on Oakland airport’s newest name By Kathleen Kirkwood and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 26, 2025 New name, old concerns...however, “OAK” will remain the airport code.
Arts & Entertainment World War II-era Coast Guard tall ship back in San Francisco this weekend, with free tours By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | July 24, 2025 This is the second visit to San Francisco in as many months for the 295-foot Eagle.
Oakland ‘It’s about connection’: Free water shuttle from Alameda and Oakland expands service By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 23, 2025 The increase adds a total of 35% more weekly trips.
Oakland 100,000 riders and counting: Free Oakland-Alameda water shuttle celebrates one year By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 16, 2025 Woodstock, the famous 1969 music festival, served as a source of artistic inspiration for the theme of the little ferry’s birthday party.
Environment Taylor Mountain trail expansion opens more of Sonoma County’s forests to hikers, bikers By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 15, 2025 The new trails will give parkgoers a different experience on the land, which is more forested than the open space on the western side.
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.
construction Mare Island Causeway Bridge upgrades to begin in August, bringing lane closures By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | July 8, 2025 The project is slated to last approximately 18 months, with completion expected by January 5, 2027.
Arts & Entertainment Centuries of history, great hiking at Novato’s Olompali State Historic Park By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News | July 7, 2025 To truly understand the history of Olompali, it’s best to visit on Fridays and Saturdays, when a museum inside a Victorian house is open.
mexico Mexican budget airline Volaris launches direct flight from Oakland to Zacatecas By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 5, 2025 The new direct flight to Zacatecas will operate three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays with fares as low as $98.
BART Clipper Card outages on first day of fare hikes prompt free rides across Bay Area By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 2, 2025 The cause is being investigated, but Goodwin said the agency suspects the changes in fares scheduled for July 1 may be to blame.