This Bay Area city has a bright economic outlook, economists say Bay City News Service FacebookTwitterEmail A woman looks at closed businesses as she walks her dog on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. With vaccinations on the rise, however, economists said Thursday at the city's economic summit the city should expect a bright economic future.Ben Margot/AP By Keith Burbank OAKLAND (BCN) The economic outlook for Oakland is excellent, an economist said Thursday at the city's economic summit, sponsored by the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. Chamber leaders brought together economist and founder of Beacon Economics Chris Thornberg, developers, and a government leader to share that outlook with business leaders.