Also to the largest airport, Oakland International Airport , in the East Bay and the biggest container port in Northern California. Diverse choice of housing. Crime is still a major problem in parts of the city but in hill neighborhoods and other sections the overall rate falls into suburban average. School rankings range all over the place. On the plus side, over the last three years residents have voted twice to spend more money on the buildings and programs.
Many parents send their kids to private schools.
Oakland is the government seat of Alameda County and the head quarters for the University of California system. A city beloved by its residents and considered by many to ban an interesting, pretty town. Excellent communte for many residents. BART , with stations all around Oakland, offers a convenient alternative to the bridge. And many residents work locally or in Berkeley.