Bay Area Seeking more help for students in crisis, Cal State weighs options for after-hours mental health care By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | March 17, 2026 University officials say improving overnight care is a must, citing thousands of after-hours crisis calls.
Bay Area State approves whale-friendlier Dungeness fishing gear By Pete Young | Bay City News | March 17, 2026 Limits on conventional crabbing for much of the Central Coast come into effect March 27.
Education Once given out at USC, this banned, opioid-like product is still cropping up in California By Phoebe Huss | CalMatters | March 17, 2026 Products containing kratom leaf, addictive and banned, are still available for sale throughout the state.
Bay Area Bay Area heat wave may push temperatures near record territory this week By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | March 17, 2026 Temperatures at many oceanside areas will also be unseasonably warm.
Bay Area Get ready for California’s 2026 primary. Your questions about voting, answered By CalMatters Staff | March 16, 2026 California’s primary election is June 2.
event Alameda police boost Crown Beach patrols over unpermitted ‘beach takeover’ parties By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | March 13, 2026 The gatherings are advertised on social media and appear to target young people.
Bay Area Bird flu kills more elephant seals, other marine mammals at Año Nuevo State Park By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 Outbreak spares most adult females.
public safety San Jose restricts use of license plate readers amid surveillance concerns, lawsuit By Keith Menconi | San Jose Spotlight | March 12, 2026 Critics say cameras are "ripe for abuse," while vendor (Flock) claims customers (cities) can control who accesses their data.
featured Judge fast-tracks hearing on Anthropic’s injunction request against War Department By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 Anthropic argues that Sec'y Hegseth acted in retaliation for the company's public position on AI safety -- in violation of the First Amendment.
Bay Area San Francisco supervisor launches ‘dumb laws’ contest to identify outdated city rules By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | March 12, 2026 In a broader effort to cut red tape, residents are invited to dunk on unnecessary, burdensome, or outdated city laws and regulations.