Bay Area San Francisco moves up in new park ranking index. Here’s how Oakland and other Bay Area cities fared By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 23, 2025 The ParkScore index is a report from the Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit that works to create and protect parks, trails, and other public lands.
Bay Area Spanning a century: Oakland reopens iconic Leimert Bridge after seismic retrofit project By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | May 22, 2025 The $2 million project began in late summer 2023 and concluded this month, officials said.
budget Lee sworn in as Oakland’s 52nd mayor, says ‘no time to waste’ getting to the work ahead By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 Lee promises to "govern in a new way."
budget Coliseum windfall allows Oakland Fire to do something it hasn’t been able to in 23 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 On Sunday, most of the city’s 26 fire stations were up and running despite Oakland’s ongoing and drastic budgetary struggles.
Bay Area Oakland port sees steep decline in shipping amid tariff turmoil; June could bring relief By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 Tariff pause could lead to ‘strong recovery.'
children Oakland resumes free summer meals for kids after partners chip in to keep program alive By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 16, 2025 This year, at least 47 sites will offer meals, including 26 city-run sites, as well as facilities operated by faith-based and community organizations.
animals From raid to recovery: Oakland Zoo welcomes spider monkey rescued in Vallejo drug bust By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 15, 2025 Spider monkeys are currently one of the most trafficked animals across the U.S. border.
Bay Area Oakland settles lawsuit alleging candidates in 2022 election allowed to file after deadline By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 10, 2025 Lawyer for plaintiff says a lack of election integrity, public accountability, and incompetence and government dysfunction were at the heart of the lawsuit.
Sports Oakland Ballers are not going anywhere — 10-year lease secures them at Raimondi Park By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 8, 2025 The extension solidifies the Ballers’ presence in Oakland and underscores the remarkable rise of the franchise.
Oakland City council changes Oakland Coliseum sale timeline to match Alameda County’s process By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 8, 2025 The African American Sports Group has penned agreements with the A’s and Oakland to acquire both shares at $125 million apiece.