California Newsom plans no new journalism funding despite $175 million funding deal with Google By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | January 15, 2026 The governor included no new funding for local journalism in his budget proposal, walking back an August 2024 deal with Google.
Bay Area Beloved alligator could live on in SF street name By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | January 8, 2026 Claude died in December, aged 30, and was one of an estimated 100 to 200 albino alligators in the world.
Bay Area Oakland leaders cite double-digit decrease in crime, admit work needed on gun violence By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | January 7, 2026 Lee said lawbreaking was down by 24% across the board in 2025 versus the prior year.
Bay Area List of school districts with stalled teacher contract negotiations grows in state By Diana Lambert | EdSource | January 6, 2026 Three large Bay Area districts remain among the group.
Technology California tax revenue getting a boost from AI boom — but for how long? By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | January 6, 2026 As talk of a possible AI bubble grows, so does uncertainty around an important source of California tax money.
Bay Area Rain, wind, coastal flooding in weekend forecast By Exedra Staff | January 2, 2026 High tides Saturday morning will likely close some roads in low-lying areas.
Environment Flooding plays havoc on Corte Madera traffic, more woes likely Saturday as rain continues By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | January 2, 2026 High tide is around 11 am Saturday.
Bay Area What’s the deal with… local gas station closures? By Exedra Staff | January 2, 2026 Piedmont Gas and Auto Repair on Highland is shuttered for the time being.
Bay Area Tilden Fungus Fair: Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 By East Bay Regional Parks | January 2, 2026 View hundreds of local mushroom specimens on display and hear from guest speakers.
Arts & Entertainment Notable 2025 nonfiction by Bay Area authors By Linda Lenhoff | Bay City News | January 1, 2026 From incisive social histories to meditations on nature, 10 books from 2025 to add to reading lists.