Featured in Category ‘This is the show’: E. Oakland youth athletes compete in national Junior Olympics events By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | July 18, 2025 The athletes trained under a nonprofit that mentors youth in track and field; the organization is fundraising in order to help pay for travel and housing.
health care ‘When we fight, we win’: Doctors, nurses, health workers rally against Medicaid cuts By Anna Tran | Bay City News | July 17, 2025 The next rally by the Service Employees International Union 1021 will be held July 26 at 1 pm at Snow Park in Oakland.
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.
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.
crime ‘Insult to injury’: Civil grand jury examines Oakland’s ticketing of stolen vehicles By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | July 12, 2025 According to the jury, 9,400 vehicles were reported stolen in Oakland in 2024.
Environment Oakland awarded $10M to fund safer streets, bicycle paths in eastern portion of the city By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | July 10, 2025 The grant will support Phase 2 and 3 of the Laurel Access to Mills, Maxwell Park, and Seminary (LAMMPS) project.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland artists seek immediate refunding of city’s arts and culture manager position By Hannah Sung | Bay City News | July 6, 2025 Activists believe arts programming reduces crime and boosts community safety.
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.
Oakland Oakland schools emerge from state oversight into $30M deficit and leadership transition By Austin Zeglis | Bay City News | July 3, 2025 "Going bankrupt is not an option."
around town Grazing goats are part of strategy to reduce fire-fuel hazards By City of Piedmont | Kiley Russell, Bay City News | July 2, 2025 Hungry goats are back -- devouring the fuel that can lead to deadly conflagrations in the dry hills around Piedmont and Oakland.