Education Why getting more California students into top UCs carries a big cost to taxpayers By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | April 21, 2026 The state has covered the loss of revenue from a reduction in non-resident students, who pay three times what in-state students pay.
Arts & Entertainment An unscientific snapshot of the Bay Area performing arts scene in 2026 By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | April 20, 2026 Despite facing desperate financial situations, art groups — and the arts — won’t be going away, at least not entirely.
Bay Area Rideshare drivers sue Uber over being kicked off app in new challenge to California law By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | April 20, 2026 A new lawsuit alleges Uber is violating the state's rideshare law and shouldn't be allowed to say its drivers are independent contractors.
featured Caltrans completes I-80 work 7 hours ahead of schedule, avoids future weekend closure By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 20, 2026 Infrastructure good news: crews worked to rehabilitate nearly two miles of freeway.
California Autonomous car use in California surges 500% since 2024 By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 20, 2026 Safety, governance, and opening autonomous vehicle access to minors were among the topics discussed at a recent technology conference in San Francisco.
Bay Area California schools face budget cuts as enrollment drops by 74,961 students By Diana Lambert, Lasherica Thornton, John Fensterwald and Daniel J.Willis | EdSource | April 17, 2026 State public school enrollment dropped 1.3% this school year, the largest decline since 2021-22.
Elections California Democrats can’t decide on a governor. Don’t count on Newsom or Pelosi for help By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | April 17, 2026 The race for governor is frustratingly murky on the Democratic side, with seven major candidates splitting the vote.
Oakland Long-planned project to improve Alameda-Oakland-I-880 access breaks ground By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 15, 2026 The $175 million transformation has been inching forward for nearly two decades.
Bay Area Cities scramble to comply with or fight major state housing law By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | April 15, 2026 The final version of Senate Bill 79 offered local governments plenty of wiggle room over the where, when and how of the law.
COVID-19 BART logs 5.4 million riders in March, highest monthly total since pandemic By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | April 14, 2026 BART relies heavily on passenger revenue from fares and parking fees from customers who park and ride.