Bay Area California new laws for 2025: Cannabis cafes and entertainment zones By Jenna Peterson | CalMatters | December 16, 2024 The state is allowing more on-street alcohol sales and food in cannabis lounges. Supporters say the laws will boost downtown economies.
berkeley Berkeley police fully embrace automated license plate readers after successful trial By Tony Hicks, Local News Matters | December 16, 2024 In July 2023, the Berkeley City Council approved placing ALPRs at 52 locations throughout the city.
Bay Area Rain, gusty winds and possible flooding expected in Bay Area over the weekend By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | December 13, 2024 Another round of light rain is forecast for late Sunday into Monday.
Bay Area Bringing back downtowns: Local leaders seek ways to restore their pre-pandemic vibrancy By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | December 13, 2024 As neighboring cities have removed encampments, Berkeley has seen a significant increase in its homeless population.
animals Monarchs’ decline in Pacific Grove spurs call for Endangered Species Act protection By Pete Young, Bay City News | December 12, 2024 In coastal California, monarch populations have fallen to less than 5% of their historic numbers.
Bay Area Speakers vent frustration with AlCo election process, call for registrar of voters’ removal By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | December 12, 2024 County Supervisors didn’t seem shocked by the criticisms, which have been percolating throughout the county for several election cycles now.
Bay Area Rain comes to Bay Area, region’s first precipitation since before Thanksgiving By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | December 12, 2024 There should be a lull in the rain Sunday but more wet weather is expected to arrive on Monday, according to the weather service.
holiday ‘Criminals don’t take holidays off’: FBI warns public of scams targeting shoppers, donors By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 10, 2024 Beware of fake charities, puppy scams, fraudulent websites, and online shopping discounts too good to be true.
Bay Area Bay commission adopts regional plan to gird coastal communities for impact of rising seas By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | December 9, 2024 The plan includes strategies for identifying where and when to invest in at-risk, low-income communities, natural areas, and critical infrastructure.
Bay Area What the tsunami alert revealed about how Bay Area governments respond in emergency By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | December 8, 2024 Warning revealed uneven response from the various Bay Area cities, counties and emergency services.