dogs East Bay parks simplifies parking costs, eliminates dog fees to encourage visitor growth By Pete Young | Bay City News | January 13, 2025 The East Bay Regional Park District in Alameda and Contra Costa counties is the largest regional park system in the U.S.
homelessness New homelessness data: How does California compare to the rest of the country? By Marisa Kendall, CalMatters | January 12, 2025 The state's homeless population remains the biggest in the nation, but the crisis is growing more slowly than elsewhere.
settlement Environmentalists reach landmark agreement with Point Reyes National Seashore, ranchers By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | January 10, 2025 Coming soon: More elk, fewer cows.
Bay Area Bay Area firefighters, including a team from Piedmont, deployed to aid LA County as massive blazes rage on By Exedra staff and Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | January 10, 2025 Four firefighters and an engine were deployed Wednesday to assist with the Palisades Fire.
Bay Area Fifteen applicants in line to become interim AlCo District Attorney. Supes must pick one By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | January 9, 2025 The next stage of the process starts Jan. 16 when supervisors will pick finalists from the applicants.
Bay Area Wind advisory in effect for East Bay hills, among other Bay Area regions By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | January 7, 2025 Expect gusty winds, up to 50 mph, through Wednesday morning.
Bay Area California’s Legislature returns to the Capitol to begin 2025 session — 5 things to watch for By Alexei Koseff, CalMatters | January 6, 2025 Newsom has floated several new programs — from expanding the film and television production tax credit to reviving a rebate for electric vehicles. His full budget proposal is due by the end of this week.
crime 4 new laws strengthen cities’ abilities to impound vehicles involved in sideshows By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | January 3, 2025 Sideshows include impromptu and dangerous displays of donuts and other vehicle stunts that take over entire areas and overwhelm police.
Bay Area Supervisor Keith Carson sends final note to Alameda County District 5 constituents By Exedra Staff | January 3, 2025 Nikki Fortunato Bas was elected to fill Carson's spot.
cannabis California to launch Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés, blending weed and coffee culture By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | January 3, 2025 Local jurisdictions can still decide if and how they want to implement any cannabis cafes.