artists Grounded in joy and justice, Black Cultural Zone deepens its roots in East Oakland By Anna Tran | Bay City News | August 2, 2025 Big visions, bold investments.
homelessness Alameda County supervisors finalize $810M Measure W plan for homelessness, services By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 31, 2025 Tensions ran very high in the Board chamber as housing advocates and other members of the public weighed in on the final vote Wednesday.
Housing They already live on the edge. Trump’s immigration crackdowns now threaten their housing By Yue Stella Yu and Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 30, 2025 In Oakland, renters have been asked if they were “legal” by a landlord seeking to push them out.
homelessness AlCo supes achieve consensus on Measure W funds, but homeless advocates want more By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 29, 2025 Measure W narrowly passed in 2020 by less than 1% and introduced a sales tax of 0.5% for 10 years across Alameda County.
Oakland Oakland breaks ground on bicycle project near Lake Merritt after 4-year-old’s death By Pete Young | Bay City News | July 28, 2025 The Maia Correia Memorial Bikeway will add a fully separated bike lane that will be protected from vehicles.
Oakland Oakland receives donation of lifesaving gear, will install defibrillators at recreation centers By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 28, 2025 PG&E Vice President of the Bay Area Region said the initiative aligns with the company’s focus on safety.
Featured in Category The re-rebranding of OAK: Port commission signs off on Oakland airport’s newest name By Kathleen Kirkwood and Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 26, 2025 New name, old concerns...however, “OAK” will remain the airport code.
crime Murder charge filed against longtime felon accused of killing Oakland parole officer By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 24, 2025 Bryan Keith Hall, 48, has been charged with eight felonies in the shooting death of parole agent Joshua Byrd.
Oakland Alameda County supervisors approve final terms for sale of Oakland Coliseum By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 23, 2025 Unfortunately, the terms of the agreement won’t be finalized until the close of escrow on June 30, 2026.
Oakland ‘It’s about connection’: Free water shuttle from Alameda and Oakland expands service By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 23, 2025 The increase adds a total of 35% more weekly trips.