Bay Area Marin police to cite minors under 16 riding class 2 e-bikes after grace period ends By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | August 18, 2025 The county’s Health and Human Services Department was seeing a sharp increase in serious injuries related to e-bikes since 2023.
Bay Area Berkeley launches rapid-response foster program to protect pets during emergency By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 15, 2025 The program comes in response to an increasing number of large-scale disasters, an upcoming wildfire and extreme weather season, and more.
crime Brother of SF influencer Ricci Wynne facing same human trafficking, pimping charges By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 13, 2025 Prosecutors in San Francisco have also charged Ricci Wynne with two felony counts of alleged pimping and pandering.
homelessness San Jose set to sweep largest encampment, but displaced residents have nowhere to go By Joyce Chu | San Jose Spotlight | August 13, 2025 Advocates have questioned why the city doesn’t delay the sweep until the hotels and tiny homes are available.
activism Nonprofits bring ‘The Mission’ to Outside Lands for activism, voter engagement By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 13, 2025 Over the entire three-day festival, HeadCount tallied a total of 2,001 voter actions including getting 172 people to register to vote.
Environment Bay Area Air District reaches agreement with Argent Materials over air quality violations By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | August 13, 2025 Under the agreement, they will install air quality monitors and track emissions in real time at both facilities for the next three years.
Environment East Bay park district acquires 140 acres near Antioch for future Deer Valley Regional Park By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 12, 2025 "This acquisition reflects the Park District’s ongoing commitment to protecting critical habitat and expanding access to nature for all."
dogs At Sonoma-Marin Fair, rescue pup Petunia steals judges’ hearts in Ugliest Dog Contest By Autumn DeGrazia | Bay City News | August 11, 2025 Petunia receives coconut oil treatments daily and her owner embraces her Benjamin Button-ness.
Bay Area Newsom makes seven judicial appointments in Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara counties By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 11, 2025 Here's the scoop on Alameda County's newest judges.
BART Bay Area transit agencies say bye-bye-bye to uncoordinated transfers, look to get in sync By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | August 10, 2025 Better connections equal happier riders.