ballot ‘A huge disappointment’: $20B housing bond yanked from fall ballot amid flagging support By Cole Reynolds | Bay City News | August 15, 2024 Polling showed that voters’ interest in the proposal had stagnated as they remained concerned with inflation and high taxes.
wildfires Californians: Your rent may go up because of rising insurance rates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | August 13, 2024 Small businesses that rent their space will be affected by their landlords’ rising premiums, too.
Bay Area 5 Bay Area cities offer political candidates extra time after incumbents fail to return By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 12, 2024 Make that six: Piedmont also extended the deadline for school board candidates after two current officeholders aren't coming back.
Bay Area ‘Model for future of all rail’: Caltrain debuts electric train, first of its kind in California By Joe Rosenheim | Bay City News | August 12, 2024 Caltrain, which broke ground on the project in 2017, will phase in the electric trains among the existing diesel ones between now and Sept. 21, after which its fleet is expected to be entirely electric.
strike SF hospitality workers approve potential strike at Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt hotels By Cameron Fozi | Bay City News | August 12, 2024 The strike could happen this week; contracts expire on Aug. 14.
Bay Area San Francisco lawmakers propose naming portion of I-80 to Willie Mays Highway By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | August 10, 2024 The resolution would rename a portion of I-80 where the Bay Bridge enters San Francisco near Oracle Park.
Climate Watch out for whales: Humpbacks swimming near Bay Area shores pose hazard to boaters By Cameron Fozi | Bay City News | August 10, 2024 Historically, warmer water near the shore has attracted the prey and lured their 50-foot-long predators in closer proximity to us.
animals Orphaned mountain lion cub finds temporary shelter at Oakland Zoo, awaits ‘forever home’ By Tony Hicks, Bay City News | August 8, 2024 "Briar" was found in El Dorado County.
Bay Area Election officials warn of text message scam asking to confirm voter registration status By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | August 7, 2024 Voter beware: Don't click on suspicious links.
animals East Bay SPCA launches telehealth service to provide pet owners a less stressful vet visit By Bay City News | August 7, 2024 The service is available to all CA residents for a variety of services like consultations and accessing certain prescriptions.