Bay Area Second ICE-linked killing in Minneapolis ignites protests across Bay Area By Pete Young | Bay City News | January 25, 2026 Thousands gather across the region as local leaders condemn ICE's actions.
Bay Area Blue Angels touch down to prepare for SF Fleet Week By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | January 19, 2026 Ticket sales for the popular annual event open February 16.
Bay Area Building homes is a top priority for California Democrats again this year. Voters could get a say By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | January 18, 2026 A proposed bond measure would allocate $7 billion toward rental housing, wildfire protection, and assistance for low-income home buyers.
Bay Area ‘We want to change behavior’: Oakland speed cameras go live as 5-year safety pilot begins By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 18, 2026 The cameras have been installed in the 8% of the city’s streets that account for 60% of its severe and fatal collisions.
Bay Area Is your ‘American’ wine really American? By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | January 17, 2026 New bill would require 100% US-grown grapes, versus the current 75%.
Bay Area Can’t be in Seattle? 49ers host watch parties in SF, SJ for Saturday evening playoff game By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | January 16, 2026 Both watch parties include raffles and giveaways — and possible appearances by former players.
Bay Area Looking out for ICE, California parents, teachers help students get to school By Zaidee Stavely | EdSource | January 16, 2026 School staff in Oakland and other districts say patrols outside schools have boosted attendance and mental health.
Bay Area Giants star Brandon Crawford, four others inducted into Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | January 16, 2026 All the inductees will be celebrated at the BASHOF Class of 2026 Enshrinement Dinner on May 14.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Orinda Theatre, a ‘pun off,’ and ‘In the Name of Love’ concert By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | January 15, 2026 Also, Youth Orchestra Festival and benefit concert, and Chicago Symphony at Zellerbach.
Arts & Entertainment Bay Area teens teach peers about Chinese opera By Stephanie Lam | Bay City News | January 15, 2026 Registration for students in grades 4 through 7 closes January 21.