Bay Area ‘Little death bombs’: Illegal cannabis farms poison California’s forests. Who’s cleaning them up? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 9, 2026 An environmental research group sounds the alarm on lasting consequences of pollution on public land.
BART A transit system like 1976: BART lays out grim future if voters don’t approve sales tax hike By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | February 8, 2026 Up to 15 stations could close.
Bay Area Trio arrested in fatal Oakland TV crew shooting plead guilty to various charges By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 6, 2026 Security guard Kevin Nishita was killed while protecting a KRON-TV news crew on assignment in November, 2021.
climate change California spends billions based on this pollution tracker. Who benefits from its latest update? By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | February 6, 2026 CalEnviroScreen helps determine which communities get environmental grants.
Arts & Entertainment The second act! The Castro Theatre prepares to reopen its doors after years-long rehab By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | February 6, 2026 New features include upgraded heating, sound, and lighting alongside original artwork restoration.
Uncategorized ‘Be on the right side of history’: Unions push Newsom to regulate AI amid presidential bid By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | February 5, 2026 Union leaders framed AI as one issue where the public broadly supports regulation.
Arts & Entertainment Amid a shortage of arts educators, a new fund launches to train teachers By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | February 3, 2026 More than 5,500 arts teachers are currently needed statewide, according to a 2025 study by the nonprofit research institute SRI.
Bay Area Santa Clara County cities weigh ending Flock Safety contracts over ICE access By Brandon Pho | San Jose Spotlight and Exedra Staff | February 3, 2026 The Atlanta, Georgia-based company partners with hundreds of cities across California, including Piedmont, and about 6,000 cities across the country.
Bay Area Some California high-speed rail records could remain secret under proposed law By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | February 3, 2026 California created an inspector general to monitor its long-delayed high-speed rail project.
Bay Area Shake, rattle and roll: Quake swarm near San Ramon jangles nerves By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | February 2, 2026 The largest jolt, at magnitude 4.2, was felt around 7 on Monday morning.