featured Musk v. Altman — Day 3: Back on stand, Musk spars with lawyers during cross-examination By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 Musk recounts his role in formation of OpenAI.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 2: Musk takes stand after lawyers give fiery opening statements By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers presided over a courtroom packed with lawyers, press and curious members of the public.
Oakland Oakland airport can keep new name under settlement agreement with San Francisco By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | April 28, 2026 Mutual resolution also allows the renamed Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport to retain its current airport code OAK.
Education Voters to decide fate of $8M annual parcel tax for Peralta Community College District By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 28, 2026 Funds raised through Measure A are earmarked for academic classes, student services, and job training.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 1: Jury selected as blockbuster OpenAI trial begins in Oakland By Joe Dworetsky and Jay Harris | Bay City News | April 27, 2026 A number of prospective jurors indicated that they had strong feelings about Musk, particularly his political activities.
Bay Area Cashless payments expand to 5 East Bay regional parks this Wednesday By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 27, 2026 Ardenwood Farm and the Temescal Regional Recreation Area are among the parks shifting to cashless operations.
Oakland Oakland council approves new policy making it easier to clear homeless encampment By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 16, 2026 A 2024 Supreme Court decision enabled local governments to adopt stricter ordinances about camping in public spaces.
Oakland Long-planned project to improve Alameda-Oakland-I-880 access breaks ground By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 15, 2026 The $175 million transformation has been inching forward for nearly two decades.
Bay Area Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 15, 2026 The final version of Senate Bill 79 offered local governments plenty of wiggle room over the where, when and how of the law.
Bay Area Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf named CEO of Bay Area Council after national search By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 13, 2026 The BAC represents more than 350 major employers and works to advance economic growth, housing solutions and regional collaboration.