EBMUD is proposing rate increases of 6.5% for water and 8.5% for wastewater to fund a $3.2 billion infrastructure upgrade, sparking concern among residents.

Oakland Airport has completed a modernization of its Terminal 1 check-in lobby, aiming to enhance the passenger experience with new finishes and lighting.

US-China trade tensions lead to a decline in business for Oakland trucking, affecting local jobs and the broader shipping ecosystem. Consumers may bear the cost, while potential talks between the two countries offer some hope.

The Port of Oakland observes a 7.2% rise in container volumes in March 2025, with a supporting growth in imports and exports indicating a positive first quarter.

BART reports a 23% drop in violent crime in Q1, building on a prior 17% overall crime decline, with efforts like the Safe and Clean Plan enhancing safety.

AC Transit has won the 2025 East Bay Innovation Award for Community Impact for its Zero Emission Bus University (ZEBU) program, which offers vocational training in zero-emission technology.

A retired BART car will become a vacation rental called the "Sierra Train House" in Jamestown, starting in 2026, offering a unique lodging experience near historical railroads and Yosemite National Park.

Volaris began daily nonstop flights from Oakland to Los Cabos, providing an accessible and affordable travel option to the popular Mexican beach destination.

The Alameda City Council, CLASS, and Port of Oakland approved a Settlement Agreement for the Oakland Airport project, addressing community concerns on noise, pollution, and traffic.

Pinehurst Road in Canyon will have delays due to rock removal and erosion control work by Contra Costa County Public Works from March 24-31, causing up to 20-minute delays.

AC Transit is increasing fares starting July 1, 2025, with local cash fares rising to $2.75 and to $3 the next year. This is in response to a financial shortfall that has grown to $238 million.

Contra Costa County's Tara Hills Curb Ramps Project will cause delays on Shawn Drive from Mar 10 to early June 2025, with work on weekdays from 7 am to 5 pm. Traffic may be delayed up to 10 minutes.

The Alameda Seaplane ferry route has hit one million passengers since it started on July 1, 2021. It is the second-most popular for weekday ridership in the SF Bay Ferry system.