lawsuit Oakland airport fires back with counterclaim over right to use ‘San Francisco’ in its name By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 11, 2024 Dueling airport names aren’t uncommon: London, England, has six airports with “London” in their names.
Bay Area As SF pursues lawsuit, Port of Oakland board gives final blessing to airport name change By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 10, 2024 The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has surprised no one by approving a new name for the airport formerly known as “Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.”
Arts & Entertainment Cruise the Bay in a new way: Port of Oakland begins offering monthly sunset harbor tours By Janis Mara | Bay City News | May 9, 2024 The port is offering free evening tours on a Blue & Gold Fleet boat once a month beginning May 10 and running through October 2024.
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.
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.
Bay Area Citing trademark infringement, San Francisco sues Oakland airport over name change plan By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | April 19, 2024 The proposed airport name change in Oakland is not yet official.
business Oakland airport name change may encounter turbulence after commission’s tentative OK By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | April 15, 2024 Opinions are divided -- those in favor emphasize the positive economic benefits for Oakland; those opposed argue it diminishes the city's identity.
business Oakland airport’s proposed renaming won’t fly with SFO; city attorney threatens lawsuit By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | April 9, 2024 A dispute over a name threatens to pit the Port of Oakland and San Francisco against each other in litigation.
Around Town Want to weigh in on regional transportation improvements? Take this Caltrans survey By Pete Young | Bay City News | March 7, 2024 The public can contribute to the development of the Caltrans Bay Area Transit Plan.
Business & Finance California legislators revisit failed bills By Lynn La | CalMatters | January 5, 2024 Legislators propose laws on guns, revamping public transit, and cannabis cafes.