California Too wet and too dry: The crazy north-south gap in California’s rain By Alastair Bland | CalMatters | January 8, 2025 This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies.
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.
Bay Area Supervisor Keith Carson sends final note to Alameda County District 5 constituents By Exedra Staff | January 3, 2025 Nikki Fortunato Bas was elected to fill Carson's spot.
cannabis California to launch Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés, blending weed and coffee culture By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | January 3, 2025 Local jurisdictions can still decide if and how they want to implement any cannabis cafes.
Climate Sierra snowpack levels above average in NorCal, below average in southern Sierras By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | January 3, 2025 As of Thursday, there is 24 inches of snow depth in the northern Sierra Nevada, according to the California Department of Water Resources.
Education Can California keep ICE away from schools? Lawmakers want to try as crackdowns loom By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | January 3, 2025 A pair of bills in the Legislature can only delay, not stop, arrests.
berkeley Berkeley removes penalties in effort to legalize unpermitted accessory dwelling units By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | January 2, 2025 Beginning this year, and running through Dec. 31, 2028, the city of Berkeley has opened an amnesty program to improve housing safety.
California San Joaquin County at center of bird flu crisis with over 627,800 egg-laying hens infected By Chris Woodyard, Stocktonia | Local News Matters | January 1, 2025 The outbreak has hit California hardest, prompting Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency.