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2. www.britannica.com › place › San-Francisco-BaySan Francisco Bay | Marine Ecosystem, Wildlife & Estuaries

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   Apr 24, 2024 · San Francisco Bay, large, nearly landlocked bay indenting western California, U.S. It is a drowned river valley paralleling the coastline and is connected with the Pacific Ocean by a strait called the Golden Gate, which is spanned by the Golden Gate Bridge.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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   4 days ago · "The San Francisco's City Attorney's decision to pursue litigation is an attempt to stop consumer education, prevent expanded air travel options for Bay Area residents and visitors, and is a ...

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   Is San Francisco Bay a city?

   • Around the bay are San Francisco, Oakland, and a band of contiguous metropolitan subcentres linked by the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART). The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Robert Lewis. San Francisco Bay, large, nearly landlocked bay indenting western California, U.S.

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   Why did Oakland change its name to San Francisco Bay Airport?

   • “This designation will let the world know who we serve.” Oakland’s airport has changed its name from “Metropolitan Oakland International” to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” after a unanimous vote by the city’s Board of Port Commissioners on Thursday – despite a trademark lawsuit from neighboring San Francisco.

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   How big is San Francisco Bay?

   • It is a drowned river valley paralleling the coastline and is connected with the Pacific Ocean by a strait called the Golden Gate, which is spanned by the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco Bay is 60 miles (97 km) long and 3 to 12 miles (5 to 19 km) wide and is one of the world’s finest natural harbours.

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   Why is the San Francisco Bay so important?

   • Despite its urban character, the San Francisco Bay is one of California's most ecologically sensitive habitats, providing important ecosystem services such as filtering the pollutants and sediments from rivers and supporting a number of endangered species.

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5. www.cnn.com › 2024/05/10 › travelOakland changes airport name to ‘San Francisco Bay ... - CNN

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   4 days ago · Oakland’s airport has changed its name from “Metropolitan Oakland International” to “San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport” after a unanimous vote by the city’s Board of Port ...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › San_Francisco_Bay_AreaSan Francisco Bay Area - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a region of California surrounding and including the San Francisco Bay. The Association of Bay Area Governments defines the Bay Area as including the nine counties that border the estuaries of San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay , and Suisun Bay : Alameda , Contra Costa , Marin , Napa ...

   • Area Nine-county: 6,966 sq mi (18,040 km²)
   • State: California

   • Country: United States

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8. www.latimes.com › california › storyDespite legal threat, Oakland votes to add 'San Francisco Bay ...

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   3 days ago · San Francisco has sued Oakland after officials there voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. Evidently, the Los Angeles ...

9. abc7news.com › oakland-officially-adds-sanOakland officially adds 'San Francisco Bay' to airport name ...

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   4 days ago · "The San Francisco's City Attorney's decision to pursue litigation is an attempt to stop consumer education, prevent expanded air travel options for Bay Area residents and visitors, and is a ...

10. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › do-people-call-sanDo people call San Francisco the Bay? - NCESC

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    Apr 21, 2024 · The nickname “Frisco” is associated with the city’s early, boisterous days. Why can’t I call it San Fran? While some people may use the nickname “San Fran,” it wasn’t a common way to refer to the city in the past. It is now seen as too generic and not reflective of the city’s character. Why is San Francisco called Bay?