Supervisor Keith Carson sends final note to Alameda County District 5 constituents By Exedra Staff | January 3, 2025 Nikki Fortunato Bas was elected to fill Carson's spot.
California San Joaquin County at center of bird flu crisis with over 627,800 egg-laying hens infected By Chris Woodyard, Stocktonia | Local News Matters | January 1, 2025 The outbreak has hit California hardest, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.
crime ‘It’s a clear mandate’: California stiffened penalties for theft — and more changes are coming By Cayla Mihalovich, CalMatters | December 31, 2024 A new measure approved by voters in November alongside bills signed by Gov. Newsom should result in a tougher stance on hard drugs, retail theft, and fentanyl.
safety Marin County school district settles suits for $17.5M stemming from abuse by tennis coach By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 31, 2024 The coach, Normandie Burgos, was convicted in 2019 of 60 counts of sexual abuse and was sentenced to 255 years in prison.
Bay Area A frosty New Year: Bay Area will celebrate the start of 2025 with coldest weather of season By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | December 31, 2024 NWS says residents of the Bay Area can expect freeze warnings and frost advisories lasting into New Year's Day.
Bay Area Air district asks residents to refrain from wood burning, setting off fireworks over holiday By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | December 31, 2024 A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect, officials said.
crimes Christmas Eve shoplifting is first San Francisco case charged under tough-on-crime law By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 30, 2024 A San Francisco man with prior convictions is the first to face felony charges under Proposition 36.
construction ‘This was a record event’: Santa Cruz wharf was felled by largest ocean swell in 30 years By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 29, 2024 About 150 feet of the wharf broke off at its end last Monday amid powerful waves that were estimated to range up to 30 feet.
Bay Area California limits junk fees: New law blocks fines for declined ATM withdrawals By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters | December 27, 2024 Newsom also signed another bill addressing overdraft fees.
public safety High surf advisory in place, swimming ‘strongly discouraged’ at SF’s Ocean Beach By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 27, 2024 National Weather Service warns of dangerous rip currents along the coast through late Sunday afternoon.
Travel Muni offers free rides, extends service hours to help New Year’s revelers celebrate safely By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | December 27, 2024 SF fireworks show taking place south of the Ferry Building at midnight on NYE.