Bay Area Produce pest returns: Alameda County under medfly quarantine for first time in 43 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 9, 2024 During the quarantine, produce grown in the area should not leave the county.
gavin newsom Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | September 4, 2024 Violators could face fines of up to $10,000 per day — a 20-fold increase.
health Health care in California: How the state made almost everyone eligible for coverage By Shaanth Nanguneri and Arfa Momin | CalMatters | September 4, 2024 California has used the Affordable Care Act to make health insurance available to almost every resident.
Bay Area Spare the Air alert issued for Tuesday-Wednesday due to warming trend in Bay Area By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | September 2, 2024 High temps and light winds combined with vehicle exhaust will lead to smog.
Bay Area Aggressive yellow fever mosquito moves up to Contra Costa County from Southern California By Pete Young | Bay City News | September 2, 2024 The district is asking for reports of encounters with the mosquito -- it has white stripes on its back and legs and typically bites around the legs and ankles.
Bay Area Alameda County jurors begin receiving $100 more daily, higher mileage reimbursements By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | September 2, 2024 The 2022 Jury Pilot Program was created to find out if increased financial benefits lead to more participation and diversity of juries.
opioids Marin County adds Narcan vending machines for International Overdose Awareness Day By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 31, 2024 The vending machines are available in at least seven locations countywide in places like fire stations, county buildings and community centers.
Technology California emergency alerts warn you about fires and extreme weather. How to sign up in your county By Natasha Uzcátegui-Liggett | CalMatters | August 30, 2024 A recent FEMA survey found that only a third of people are signed up -- use this resource to find your county’s emergency alert sign-up page.
business Shop ’til you’re dropped: Hapless shoplifter picks wrong place and time for foiled caper By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 30, 2024 “Shop With a Cop” day yields big returns.
California ‘Liberated’ ethnic studies courses challenged amid allegations of antisemitism By John Fensterwald | EdSource | August 30, 2024 At issue is whether or not the Brown Act was violated in creating the curriculum for this SoCal district.