commentary New battlegrounds emerge in California’s endless housing conflict By Dan Walters | CalMatters | May 1, 2024 Insights into why a wealthy South Bay community had its housing element decertified, after it had been approved only months before.
Bay Area Plan for youth vote in Oakland, Berkeley school board elections moves forward By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 30, 2024 The Alameda County Board of Supervisors' approval comes many years after voters in each city agreed to lower the age limit.
Bay Area East Bay Regional Park District issues rattlesnake advisory By East Bay Regional Park District | April 30, 2024 Hikers and dog-walkers should stay alert on park trails as warm weather draws the snakes out.
health Doctors vs. hospitals: A bid to regulate hedge funds is dividing California medical groups By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | April 30, 2024 Legislation would give California’s attorney general oversight of private equity firms and hedge funds acquiring major health care institutions.
Education More California high school students want career training. How the state is helping By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | April 29, 2024 More of the state’s high school students are enrolling in career pathway programs for skilled, high-wage jobs.
safety Leave those seals alone | Marine Mammal Center urges beach-goers to keep their distance as rescue calls rise By Aly Brown | Bay City News | April 26, 2024 The Marin County organization says too many humans and their dogs are harassing marine mammals on local beaches.
Bay Area 8 Bay Area projects receive state grants to move homeless residents off the streets By Pete Young | Bay City News | April 25, 2024 Oakland is among the recipients.
Bay Area Dozens of death penalty cases under review for racial bias in jury selection By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 23, 2024 The cases under review date back to 1977.
homelessness Supreme Court weighs upending homeless protections By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | April 22, 2024 A case before the court could give cities in California and beyond greater authority to crack down on homeless encampments.
Bay Area Toot toot! BART to run legacy fleet for final trip on Saturday By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | April 19, 2024 Last chance to soak up the nostalgia of the old cars' squeaks, whines, and (in some cases) fabric upholstery.