gavin newsom Newsom blasts Trump administration’s immigration crackdown; touts California’s drug enforcement efforts By Deborah Brennan | CalMatters | February 3, 2026 Newsom has positioned himself as a resistance figure against Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown and heightened federal control over states.
Bay Area Some California high-speed rail records could remain secret under proposed law By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | February 3, 2026 California created an inspector general to monitor its long-delayed high-speed rail project.
Bay Area Shake, rattle and roll: Quake swarm near San Ramon jangles nerves By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | February 2, 2026 The largest jolt, at magnitude 4.2, was felt around 7 on Monday morning.
women Rosie the Bridge? Leaders discuss honoring women workers on Bay Area landmark By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 2, 2026 There are no Bay Area Bridges named after women, and few that honor people.
Education Child care in California was already hard to find — the immigration crackdown has made it worse By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | February 2, 2026 In California more than a million parents rely on a childcare workforce that's almost 40% foreign-born.
Bay Area Fatal collision closes West Oakland BART By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 30, 2026 Delays on Red Line and Green Line continued into the commute hour.
Arts & Entertainment SF street artist details the origin of Ongo By JL Odom | Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 30, 2026 The Mission-based artist behind Ongo, who prefers to remain anonymous, is having fun with the project.
California Cal State unveils plan for ‘long overdue’ review of campus finances By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | January 30, 2026 University system warns of financial risks in student housing and athletics.
BART BART reports sizeable decrease in crime on its system By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | January 30, 2026 Decline in violent crime and property crime.
Technology ‘We’re basically pushers:’ Two California courtrooms hear how companies may have hooked kids on social media By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | January 30, 2026 Lawsuits in California federal and state court are unearthing documents that may be a tipping point into federal regulation.