California lawmakers side with landlords to kill renter eviction relief By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | July 3, 2025 Here is the latest setback for progressive lawmakers seeking renter protections.
climate change Controversial climate rule, which could raise gas prices, takes effect Tuesday in California By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 The new fuel standard is projected to reduce carbon dioxide-equivalent gases by 558 million metric tons through 2046.
lgbtq San Francisco queer rugby team The Fog tackles stereotypes in hard-hitting sport By Finbar LaBelle | Bay City News | July 1, 2025 The group was founded in 2000 as the second gay rugby club in the country at the time.
gavin newsom ‘This tax could kill this industry.’ California cannabis operators brace for increase By Alexei Koseff | CalMatters | July 1, 2025 The excise tax for weed is 19% as of July 1, up from 15% — the result of a political deal three years ago.
tolls Golden Gate Bridge toll to increase Tuesday By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | July 1, 2025 The district said it previously adjusted service to reduce expenses but plans to add services back as customers return.
Bay Area ‘Queer Joy is Resistance’: SF’s 55th Pride Parade looks to the past to push forward By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | June 30, 2025 Over 200 contingents traveled from Embarcadero Plaza down Market Street and concluded at the Civic Center.
Oakland Port considers new proposed name for Oakland airport that includes ‘San Francisco’ By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | June 30, 2025 The port’s board of commissioners will consider the new name at their July 10 meeting.
strike Children’s Hospital Oakland strike ends Monday, but UCSF integration battle goes on By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 30, 2025 The workers have been on strike since June 18.
berkeley Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way in Berkeley to be closed for fire danger By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 29, 2025 No stopping will be allowed along Grizzly Peak, where all turnouts will be closed, according to city officials.
California Trump’s ‘roadless rule’ repeal could remove protections for 4M acres of California forests By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | June 29, 2025 But experts are divided about whether allowing road development and timber harvest in national forests will help prevent wildfires.
Bay Area AlCo supervisors adopt $5.1B budget without employee layoffs or cuts to services By Glenn Gehlke | Local News Matters | June 29, 2025 The budget includes $1.8 billion in salary and benefits for nearly 10,500 county employees.