Bay Area Bear with us: 27 years in the works, California finally updates black bear conservation plan By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | April 18, 2025 The bear population is estimated at 60,000 statewide, and in the Bay Area, most bears live in Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties.
homelessness What happens after a homeless person is arrested for camping? Often, not much By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 18, 2025 What’s the point of arresting people at all when the city waits too long to prosecute?
Careers 8-week paid internships in Marin County departments available for youths 15-21 By Pete Young | Bay City News | April 16, 2025 A two-week orientation period starts June 16 and is followed by a six-week placement from June 30 through August 8.
Bay Area On Tax Day, immigrant advocates rally in SF to protest IRS sharing personal data with ICE By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 16, 2025 In contributing to our economy and communities, undocumented immigrants are signing up to be surveilled.
Arts & Entertainment ‘I just can’t believe it’: East Bay Media Center lost in fire, erasing decades of film history By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | April 15, 2025 Since the mid-1980s, the East Bay Media Center has supported Bay Area filmmakers with gear, training, and a screening room.
Bay Area UPDATE | Oakland’s day of decision: Former Oakland councilmember Loren Taylor leads in early mayoral election returns By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 15, 2025 On April 15, the Registrar’s Office and voting centers will be open for voting in person from 7 am to 8 pm.
parks San Francisco group opposed to Great Highway park fined for campaign violations By Alise Maripuu and Janis Mara | Bay City News | April 14, 2025 The same group backs an effort to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio, who has drawn the ire of some voters for supporting the park.
Bay Area Pro-Palestinian protesters face charges in alleged break-in at Stanford University By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 14, 2025 The Santa Clara County DA is arguing that the occupation was a calculated, premeditated breach, carefully planned by organizers.
public safety Autonomous vehicles permitted on SF’s Market Street, joining public transit space By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | April 13, 2025 Opposition groups slammed the mayor’s decision, calling it a step backward that threatens public safety.
public safety Golden Gate Bridge patrol officers say suicides are down with new safety nets By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | April 12, 2025 Confirmed suicides are down over 50%, suggesting a ‘deterrent effect,’ Bridge Captain Roger Elauria said.