Bay Area San Francisco parks rank high among cities, but equity needs work — ParkScore report By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 24, 2024 Every year, the national nonprofit Trust for Public Land evaluates the public park systems of the 100 most populous U.S. cities.
public safety California Highway Patrol plans maximum enforcement during Memorial Day weekend By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | May 24, 2024 The California Highway Patrol is launching a statewide maximum enforcement period beginning at 6 p.m. Friday until 11:59 p.m. Monday.
Technology How California and the EU work together to regulate artificial intelligence By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | May 24, 2024 The EU opened an office in San Francisco in 2022 and dispatched a tech envoy to better communicate about laws and regulations around AI.
Bay Area Oakland reaches deal to sell its stake in the Coliseum to Black-owned investment group By Bay City News | May 24, 2024 Officials say funds from the sale will help the city cope with its projected $177 million budget deficit, and avoid cuts to city departments, including police services.
homelessness Newsom promised 1,200 tiny homes for homeless Californians. A year later, none have opened By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | May 23, 2024 Only about 150 have even been purchased.
Bay Area East Bay Regional Parks issues coyote warning By East Bay Regional Parks | May 21, 2024 As the weather warms, so does the likelihood of an encounter with coyotes who are active and protective of their pups this time of year.
Bay Area Double-zero was Oakland hero: Jim Otto, 86, was ‘The Original Raider’ with unusual jersey By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | May 21, 2024 Otto, who went on to play in a Super Bowl and be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Sunday at 86.
addiction Supporters of legalized psychedelic drugs to fight on after bill’s bad trip in the Legislature By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 21, 2024 Newsom vetoed a similar bill in the past because of the lack of regulation, a costly aspect of the legislation in light of the current budget crisis.
crimes David DePape, who attacked Nancy Pelosi’s husband with hammer, sentenced to 30 years By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | May 20, 2024 The defense argued for a lesser sentence owing to DePape’s personality and neuro-divergency which made him susceptible to conspiracy theories.
Bay Area San Francisco sees decrease in people living on streets amid overall rise in homelessness By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | May 20, 2024 Mayor London Breed attributes the downward trend of people living on the street to expanded access to shelter and housing.