Bay Area Union says food service giant Aramark won’t meet health care obligations after A’s leave town By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 27, 2024 The union represents 400 concessions workers who sling hot dogs, beer and all manner of other ballpark fare.
budget Who will succeed Dan Kalb? Three candidates make pitch for Oakland City Council District 1 By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 27, 2024 District 1 includes Rockridge, Piedmont Avenue, Temescal and parts of the Oakland Hills.
Oakland Farewell cheers and jeers: A’s win final game at Oakland Coliseum in front of sellout crowd By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | September 26, 2024 Owner John Fisher apologizes for team's departure, and acknowledges fans' bitter disappointment.
homelessness Thao executive order targets swift removal of Oakland homeless camps from public spaces By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 25, 2024 The order is focused on camps that encroach on safe and sanitary access to public spaces including schools, businesses and roadways.
Bay Area Flight or fight: SF asks court to halt Oakland from adding ‘San Francisco’ to airport’s name By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | September 20, 2024 SF City Attorney cites traveler confusion in filing the injunction.
Arts & Entertainment Chef Tu David Phu’s first cookbook lovingly reflects his Vietnamese heritage By Lou Fancher | Bay City News | September 19, 2024 "Memory of Taste" cookbook tour stops in Walnut Creek on September 21.
election Oakland sues local school district for not paying over $1.5M in election-related costs By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | September 17, 2024 OUSD hasn’t paid any costs for elections since the 2008 general election because of an oversight by the city that wasn’t noticed until 2023.
Oakland Oakland’s Measure OO would update the city’s ethics rules for first time in 10 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 13, 2024 Voters will decide the fate of a ballot measure on November 5 aimed at strengthening and updating the city’s Public Ethics Commission.
children Leaded legacy: Oakland has received millions to clean up its lead, so why hasn’t it spent it? By Cole Reynolds | Bay City News | September 11, 2024 In some Oakland neighborhoods, where the most significant source of lead is in the paint on its houses, lead levels have been higher than in Flint, MI.
Oakland Port of Oakland seeks developers for Howard Terminal revamp after A’s ballpark plan fizzle By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 9, 2024 The Port will consider a wide range of submissions, including maritime, light industrial, commercial, recreational, and/or water-oriented uses.