The East Bay, Explained
Exploring the history, places, and interesting stories that make the East Bay what it is.
Why is Alameda an Island?
Why is Berkeley called Berkeley?
Why is Oakland called Oakland?
Why is Emeryville it's own city?
Why is Piedmont completely surrounded by Oakland?
Why can it be sunny in Oakland and foggy in Berkeley?
Why is it called the MacArthur Maze?
Why is Lake Merritt called a lake if it has tides?
Why are there so many shipyards in Alameda and Oakland?
Why do Oakland's neighborhoods change so much in just a few blocks?
Why does Oakland have so many historic cemeteries?
Why does BART use different tracks than almost every other train?