BART BART fares to rise 6.2% in 2026 as ridership continues to rebound, budget gap persists By Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News | December 15, 2025 Parking prices will also change on Jan. 1, though details were not specified.
climate change Fungal forests: New study reveals the fatal impacts of climate change on East Bay trees By Westley Burnham | Contra Costa Youth Journalism | December 15, 2025 Almost every major variety of tree in Contra Costa County has been impacted: oaks, manzanitas, tanoaks, eucalyptus, bay laurels and acacias.
crime San Jose family ran network of brothels earning $1M yearly, prosecutors say By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | December 14, 2025 A married couple and one of their adult children ran at least 10 commercial sex brothels across Santa Clara County under the guise of massage parlors.
Environment Marin planners order deeper environmental review for contested Lucas Valley housing By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | December 14, 2025 Developer says county is violating state housing law.
Bay Area Alameda County Women’s Hall of Fame accepting nominations for 2026 inductees By Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame | December 12, 2025 Deadline is December 19.
Technology Trump’s new order against AI regulation hits California especially hard By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | December 11, 2025 Since 2016, California has enacted more AI regulations than any other state.
Bay Area Bipartisan bill aims to ease Trump tariff on wine and other specialty crop farmers By Sarah Stierch, Bay City News | December 11, 2025 The USDA and the Wine Institute report that the latest round of tariffs has reduced export demand for California wine and raised production costs by increasing the price of imported glass and other packaging materials.
BART Bay Area transit agencies roll out next-gen Clipper cards for smoother, cheaper rides By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | December 10, 2025 Travelers will be able to use bank cards, whether physical or on their mobile devices, without the need for a Clipper Card.
Bay Area Wild mushrooms linked to outbreak of deadly poisoning in Bay Area, Monterey By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 8, 2025 Officials urge the public to temporarily avoid foraging for and eating any wild mushrooms.
Bay Area Cal Academy reveals what led to the death of SF’s beloved Claude the albino alligator By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | December 6, 2025 Liver cancer led to the demise of the beloved reptile.