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California Senate Approves Bay Bridge Rename

Tuesday, February 11, 2014 | Sacramento, CA | Permalink
Jeff Chiu / AP
 

Jeff Chiu / AP


Willie_Brown-APState lawmakers approved a resolution calling for the new name last year.

Hundreds are expected to turn out for the ceremony later this morning on Treasure Island. New signs will also go up announcing the Willie L. Brown, Jr. bridge. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ben Margo / AP

 

 Responses to the change from Twitter.

@CapRadioNews it's always going to be call the bay bridge to just about everyone still no matter what name it gets named

— AL NorCal ™ (@AL_NorCal) February 11, 2014

 

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