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.
Bay Area Is Matt Mahan’s campaign for California governor losing steam? By Brandon Pho | San Jose Spotlight | April 14, 2026 The South Bay Democrat recently parted ways with a prominent campaign strategist.
Bay Area Gen Z reports more negativity about AI, flat usage in survey By Kate Rix | EdSource | April 14, 2026 Even frequent users say they are less excited about AI tools than they were a year ago.
Bay Area Bay Area leaders react as Rep. Eric Swalwell resigns amid sexual assault allegations By Kiley Russell and Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | April 14, 2026 The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office opened an investigation into sexual assault allegations against the East Bay congressman.
Bay Area Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf named CEO of Bay Area Council after national search By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | April 13, 2026 The BAC represents more than 350 major employers and works to advance economic growth, housing solutions and regional collaboration.