California Orlando Arriola hired to be Oakland’s new fire marshal By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | April 12, 2019 Arriola previously served as a firefighter, peace officer and fire marshal in El Paso, Texas, and as a fire chief in New Mexico
Family & Kids Free harbor tours in Port of Oakland start next month By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | April 2, 2019 The cruises provide a peek at maritime operations at the port, and follow the shoreline to see giant cranes and megaships.
News Smoke sends Las Vegas-bound flight back to Oakland By Bay City News | April 2, 2019 Southwest Airlines Flight 2541 left Oakland but had to turn around. No injuries were reported.
California Oakland Public Library to expand hours starting April 1 By Tyler Walicek | Bay City News | March 31, 2019 Fourteen neighborhood branches will now be open six days/week, and will stay open until 8 p.m. on two nights/week.
California Oakland school board votes to approve $22M in budget cuts By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | March 6, 2019 Vote went against the wishes of dozens of students, teachers and community members who unanimously opposed the cuts at a rancorous three-hour public hearing.
Featured in Category At MBK Rising! boys, men urged to create stories of change, hope By Craig Lazzeretti | Bay City News | February 21, 2019 The power of storytelling and connecting with others help overcome the challenges of living as an African-American.
News Oakland teacher strike begins; rally and march planned later in the day By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | February 21, 2019 3,000 teachers walk out as union calls for higher wages to address the higher cost of living in the area.
Bay Area Study says gondola to A’s stadium would generate economic benefits By Jeff Shuttleworth | Bay City News | January 28, 2019 Transporting riders between Oakland's downtown and waterfront in an estimated 3.5 minutes could spur residential and commercial development.
News Oakland teachers march for higher pay, better classroom conditions By Nicole Perez | Bay City News | January 19, 2019 Teachers are demanding a 12 percent pay raise after Oakland Unified School District offered them only 5 percent.
aeromexico 2 arrested and 1 hospitalized after plane sits for hours at Oakland Airport By Janis Mara & Keith Burbank | Bay City News | January 11, 2019 After being diverted and then stuck on the runway for three hours, "some passengers were upset and wanted off."