BART Chaotic commute: BART’s morning meltdown spurs call for more public transit investment By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 9, 2025 A group of transit activists say that if BART’s budget isn’t shored up, the agency could cut its number of daily train trips from 4,200 to just 500.
Environment California joins lawsuit against feds for withholding funding for EV charging stations By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 8, 2025 The joint lawsuit marks the 19th suit that California has brought against Trump’s administration since he took office in January.
Oakland City council changes Oakland Coliseum sale timeline to match Alameda County’s process By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 8, 2025 The African American Sports Group has penned agreements with the A’s and Oakland to acquire both shares at $125 million apiece.
Environment Millions in new grant funding to boost West Oakland jobs, schools and green projects By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 7, 2025 The Rose Foundation will form an advisory board to oversee a grant-making program to award roughly $500,000 annually.
Travel Class action suit says SuperShuttle won’t accommodate passengers in wheelchairs By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 7, 2025 The three Bay Area plaintiffs are all lawyers and all have been advocates for individuals with disabilities.
Business & Finance Judge’s ruling gives Musk green light to press forward with his fraud claims against OpenAI By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 6, 2025 The closely-watched case, taking place in a federal court in Oakland, has been full of twists and turns -- and will proceed in an expedited trial.
public safety Oakland interim mayor delivers $4.4B budget proposal to tackle deficit, keep core services By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 6, 2025 Kevin Jenkins said he realizes Oaklanders want to feel safer and are alarmed at cuts to public safety budgets.
Housing ‘More than just numbers’: New study looks at declines in Bay Area’s Black homeownership By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 5, 2025 The study also includes data analysis of the nine-county Bay Area and examines the role of historically racist policies.
California Two efforts to support local newsrooms seek public hearings before California legislators By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 5, 2025 One calls for funding local news fellowships, while the other demands tech companies contribute to a state journalism fund.
budget Llamas in the driver’s seat: AC Transit names new general manager to tackle budget deficit By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 5, 2025 The leadership shuffle is one of many changes the 2,300-employee transit district is experiencing.