California Fueled by Strait of Hormuz tensions, prices at Bay Area gas stations continue summer surge By Josephine Tsai | Bay City News | July 26, 2026 At $5.57 per gallon, a 17-cent increase from last week, California had the highest average gas price in the nation, according to a report.
Bay Area Bay Area sports leaders eye World Cup, other major events to expand regional economy By Adam Sutro | Bay City News | July 25, 2026 The Bay Area Host Committee has already submitted its bid to co-host games for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Bay Area Critics call for ‘full transparency’ after Oakland’s 3rd fatal police shooting By Pete Young | Bay City News | July 21, 2026 Community organizations and advocates demanded release of the full timeline, body-worn camera footage, dispatch audio and other details related to the death.
Housing State laws may make Oakland’s Rockridge Trader Joe’s housing project hard to stop By Adam Sutro | Bay City News | July 17, 2026 The proposed senior housing complex would have two towers, the taller tower consisting of 31 stories and well over 300 feet in height.
Environment Environmental groups lose legal challenge to Oakland airport expansion By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 16, 2026 Oakland’s airport intends to modernize its facilities and build a new terminal with up to 25 additional gates.
Around Town 29,000 meals for donation are headed to Alameda County By Kathryn Pritchett | Reader submission | July 14, 2026 The effort is part of an interfaith community effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Housing Newsom signs housing bill to streamline affordable housing development By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | July 14, 2026 The legislation will also create a new disaster fund to facilitate rebuilding homes that may have been destroyed in a disaster.
Oakland Oakland City Council approves Coliseum deal, moving its sale toward final approval By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | July 14, 2026 The city will receive a $110 million cash deal for its 50% share of the 112-acre complex.
Bay Area Oakland Roots will not return to the Coliseum for 2027 season By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | July 10, 2026 The team will host seven more games at the Coliseum as part of the ongoing 2026 season.
Elections Oakland adds property transfer tax reform measure to November ballot By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | July 10, 2026 If approved by voters, the tax is predicted to generate increased revenue by an additional $4 million to $13 million.