Housing So many reasons to stay put: What’s behind California’s frozen housing market? By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | July 28, 2025 The cost of moving in California is steep.
Education As Trump takes on education, candidates line up for state’s top schools job By Carolyn Jones | Cal Matters | July 28, 2025 The state superintendent oversees the largest, most complex school system in the U.S. and has a wide platform to “do something good.”
Oakland Oakland receives donation of lifesaving gear, will install defibrillators at recreation centers By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 28, 2025 PG&E Vice President of the Bay Area Region said the initiative aligns with the company’s focus on safety.
strike Hospice East Bay workers plan strike Tuesday over staffing, stalled contract talks By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | July 27, 2025 The group said they’re still seeking their first contract after about 18 months of negotiations.
Bay Area Bay Area elected officials call for NOAA investigation into rising whale deaths By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | July 27, 2025 Scientists this year have responded to at least 21 gray whale deaths in the region, the highest since 2000.
Travel East Brother, can you spare a dime? Historic lighthouse in the Bay needs funds for repairs By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | July 27, 2025 It needs at least $750,000 to fund repairs to the pier and gangway to ensure access to East Brother Island.
animals Ready to rock and growl: Safari West welcomes newborn southern white rhino Ozzy By Finbar LaBelle | Bay City News | July 26, 2025 The name Ozzy is a respectful nod to the late music icon Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on the same day as the calf’s birth.
Education California schools regain federal money they counted on after Trump releases hold By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | July 25, 2025 But schools must agree to certain conditions first.
homelessness Trump’s crackdown on homelessness: What does it mean for California? By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | July 25, 2025 Trump wants cities to enforce laws that make it illegal for homeless people to sleep outside. So does Newsom.
homelessness San Francisco supervisors pass RV parking restrictions, reapportion housing funds By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | July 25, 2025 The approved legislation enforces a two-hour parking limit on large vehicles across the city without a permit.