featured Musk v. Altman — Day 7: Zilis testifies on OpenAI board role, tensions with Altman By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | May 6, 2026 Zilis is a key witness for both sides because she was involved at OpenAI in a number of different capacities and roles.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 6: Brockman describes conflict with Musk over control of OpenAI By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | May 5, 2026 The press and crowds at the federal courthouse in Oakland have thinned as the celebrity factor diminished after Musk testified last week.
crime Oakland police arrest 9, impound dozens of vehicles in weekend Bay Bridge sideshow By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 5, 2026 More than 100 officers from several jurisdictions assisted Oakland police with their investigation, pursuits, arrests and impoundments.
Oakland Folsom museum director Rita Mukherjee named CEO of Chabot Space & Science Center By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 4, 2026 Mukherjee previously held leadership positions at science education centers in Sacramento, San Antonio, and Philadelphia.
Oakland Oakland voters asked to approve new parcel tax, small business tax holiday on June ballot By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | May 1, 2026 Measure E is a new $192 annual parcel tax increase; Measure C is a one-year business tax waiver for certain small and newly opened businesses.
election Alameda County Taxpayers Association lawsuit alleges city-union conspiracy on tax measure By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | May 1, 2026 At issue is Measure E, a proposed $192 annual parcel tax increase that would raise $34 million a year for nine years to support the city’s 911 system, police and fire services, homelessness solutions and anti-illegal dumping efforts.
featured Musk v. Altman — Day 4: Cross-exam of Musk ends as lawyers press his timeline, motives By Joe Dworetzky and Jay Harris, Bay City News | April 30, 2026 The high profile case is being heard in federal court in Oakland. The trial starts again on Monday.
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.