Arts & Entertainment Oakland artists seek immediate refunding of city’s arts and culture manager position By Hannah Sung | Bay City News | July 6, 2025 Activists believe arts programming reduces crime and boosts community safety.
mexico Mexican budget airline Volaris launches direct flight from Oakland to Zacatecas By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 5, 2025 The new direct flight to Zacatecas will operate three times weekly on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays with fares as low as $98.
Oakland Oakland schools emerge from state oversight into $30M deficit and leadership transition By Austin Zeglis | Bay City News | July 3, 2025 "Going bankrupt is not an option."
around town Grazing goats are part of strategy to reduce fire-fuel hazards By City of Piedmont | Kiley Russell, Bay City News | July 2, 2025 Hungry goats are back -- devouring the fuel that can lead to deadly conflagrations in the dry hills around Piedmont and Oakland.
Oakland Port considers new proposed name for Oakland airport that includes ‘San Francisco’ By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | June 30, 2025 The port’s board of commissioners will consider the new name at their July 10 meeting.
berkeley Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way in Berkeley to be closed for fire danger By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 29, 2025 No stopping will be allowed along Grizzly Peak, where all turnouts will be closed, according to city officials.
Bay Area AlCo supervisors adopt $5.1B budget without employee layoffs or cuts to services By Glenn Gehlke | Local News Matters | June 29, 2025 The budget includes $1.8 billion in salary and benefits for nearly 10,500 county employees.
Bay Area Oakland police warn of increase in crimes against rideshare, delivery riders By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 28, 2025 Officers urge drivers to remain alert and take precautions to protect themselves.
homelessness Oakland ‘Stand Down’ event stands up for homeless vets, with two days of free services By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | June 23, 2025 The “Stand Down in the Town” event is scheduled for June 27 and 28 from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Vincent de Paul, 2272 San Pablo Avenue.
Oakland Oakland to install network of speed cameras to improve safety on city’s deadliest streets By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | June 20, 2025 Oakland officials said that similar programs in large cities have helped reduce speeding by as much as 94 percent.