California Oakland teachers vote to authorize strike for smaller class sizes, fair wages By Jeff Shuttleworth & Keith Burbank | Bay City News | February 5, 2019 District faces a projected $30 million budget deficit, but district wants to find way to pay teachers fairly.
California Results of Oakland teachers’ strike vote to be announced on Monday By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | February 4, 2019 The union is asking for a 12 percent raise over three years while the district is offering a 5 percent pay hike.
California At Oakland rally, presidential candidate Harris lays out progressive agenda By Scott Morris | Bay City News | January 28, 2019 Launched from her hometown of Oakland, Harris' campaign prioritizes income equality, Medicare for all and criminal justice reform.
Bay Area Study says gondola to A’s stadium would generate economic benefits By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | January 28, 2019 Transporting riders between Oakland's downtown and waterfront in an estimated 3.5 minutes could spur residential and commercial development.
News Oakland teachers march for higher pay, better classroom conditions By Nicole Perez | Bay City News | January 19, 2019 Teachers are demanding a 12 percent pay raise after Oakland Unified School District offered them only 5 percent.
Uncategorized Last call for nominations to Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame By Alameda Country Women's Hall of Fame | January 15, 2019 The event also supports youth scholarships and local nonprofit community partners serving women, youth and families.
Oakland As teachers threaten to strike, Oakland Unified looks to higher teacher pay By Theresa Harrington | EdSource | January 14, 2019 District considers salary hike amid teachers' strike threat.
News Homeless shelters, taco trucks possible uses for old BART cars By Janis Mara | Bay City News | January 11, 2019 What to do with hundreds of old, soon-to-be-junked legacy BART cars?
News 2 arrested and 1 hospitalized after plane sits for hours at Oakland Airport By Janis Mara & Keith Burbank | Bay City News | January 11, 2019 After being diverted and then stuck on the runway for three hours, "some passengers were upset and wanted off."
Bay Area New I-880 northbound off ramp opens at 29th Avenue By Craig Lazzeretti | Bay City News | December 22, 2018 In conjunction, the 23rd Avenue off ramp is expected to open Jan. 20.