Environment Taylor Mountain trail expansion opens more of Sonoma County’s forests to hikers, bikers By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 15, 2025 The new trails will give parkgoers a different experience on the land, which is more forested than the open space on the western side.
Environment A new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 15, 2025 Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel.
Bay Area ‘Sinful, filthy, dirty’: Pelosi slams Trump’s Medicaid cuts in SF talk on health centers By Anna Tran | Bay City News | July 14, 2025 Trump's bill could displace 11.8 million Americans from their health care coverage, according to the American Hospital Association.
California Bill to give slavery descendants preference in college admissions advances in Legislature By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | July 14, 2025 If passed, it may face serious legal challenges, including from those who believe it violates Proposition 209, barring affirmative action.
Bay Area Presidio Parkway turns 10: Leaders celebrate infrastructure success, unique partnership By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | July 14, 2025 The Parkway addressed both seismic and structural concerns when four tunnels and 14 bridges were built connecting to Highway 101.
pensions CalPERS recovers from tariff plunge and notches a big investment gain By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | July 14, 2025 The CalPERS gained 11.6% on in its investments over the past financial year, eclipsing its target of 6.8%.
Bay Area Yolo fireworks victims ID’d, including 4 from Bay Area; families seek help on GoFundMe By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | July 14, 2025 The July 1 explosion near Esparto leveled at least one building and ignited a 78-acre fire in an agricultural area.
climate change California’s wind and solar projects face new federal hurdles By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | July 14, 2025 Clean-energy projects have new deadlines for federal tax credits and limits on foreign parts, taking aim at California’s climate agenda.
Bay Area Air quality advisory extended to Monday as Bay Area firefighters join fight in NorCal By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 14, 2025 The Green Fire started in Shasta County on July 1 and had burned about 9,563 acres as of Saturday night, and is 5% contained.
Oakland Oakland airport name saga resumes; leaders try again to add San Francisco Bay to moniker By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | July 13, 2025 Previously, San Francisco sued to stop the rebranding over copyright claims and allegations that it would confuse travelers.