A new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 15, 2025 Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel.
Bay Area Yolo fireworks victims ID’d, including 4 from Bay Area; families seek help on GoFundMe By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | July 14, 2025 The July 1 explosion near Esparto leveled at least one building and ignited a 78-acre fire in an agricultural area.
climate change California’s wind and solar projects face new federal hurdles By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | July 14, 2025 Clean-energy projects have new deadlines for federal tax credits and limits on foreign parts, taking aim at California’s climate agenda.
Bay Area Air quality advisory extended to Monday as Bay Area firefighters join fight in NorCal By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 14, 2025 The Green Fire started in Shasta County on July 1 and had burned about 9,563 acres as of Saturday night, and is 5% contained.
Oakland Oakland airport name saga resumes; leaders try again to add San Francisco Bay to moniker By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 13, 2025 Previously, San Francisco sued to stop the rebranding over copyright claims and allegations that it would confuse travelers.
crime ‘American Nightmare’ kidnapper sentenced for separate 2015 San Ramon abduction By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | July 12, 2025 The crimes only came to light through Muller’s 2024 confession while he was serving a 40-year prison sentence.
crime ‘Insult to injury’: Civil grand jury examines Oakland’s ticketing of stolen vehicles By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | July 12, 2025 According to the jury, 9,400 vehicles were reported stolen in Oakland in 2024.
Bay Area ‘Ambassador for his species’: Parasite claims SF Zoo’s endangered Himalayan red panda By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 12, 2025 The Himalayan red panda had recently shown intermittent neurological symptoms, including balance issues.
California Judge says immigration agents must stop ‘roving patrols’ that have upended Southern California By Wendy Fry and Sergio Olmos | CalMatters | July 12, 2025 The ruling could have far-reaching implications for the Trump administration’s mass deportation plans.
Bay Area Bay Area jurisdictions expand legal fight against Trump sanctuary crackdown By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 11, 2025 Trump has repeatedly defended his stance, arguing that sanctuary cities endanger the public and undermine federal authority.
Arts & Entertainment Mays still amazes: Atherton honors legacy of Giants baseball star in town he called home By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News | July 11, 2025 Mays moved to Atherton in 1969 and was well known in the community for passing out baseballs at Halloween.