Bay Area Newsom appoints two Bay Area residents to state high-speed rail, water commissions By Janis Mara | Bay City News | January 16, 2025 Alexandre Makler, of Berkeley, has been reappointed to the water commission; and Peter Whippy, of Alamo, appointed to the state rail authority.
Bay Area All hands on deck: Bay Area’s response to LA fire zone expands as losses top 40,000 acres By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | January 14, 2025 Just because the Bay Area isn’t suffering though massive wildfires doesn’t mean its firefighters aren’t hard at work.
Bay Area 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.
Bay Area 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.
Bay Area 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.