California No kings, no autocrats: Gavin Newsom denounces threats to democracy in proclamation By Janis Mara | Bay City News | July 7, 2025 Newsom proclaimed July 4 “Independence Day” with wording that seemed to carry a political message.
climate change Cleaning up smog is suddenly much harder. Reined in by Trump, what will California do next? By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | July 7, 2025 Experts and advocates say California will have to approach clean air policy from many angles — mandates and incentives.
Education Antisemitism hearings put Cal Poly, UC Berkeley under congressional spotlight By Jeremy Garza | CalMatters | July 7, 2025 On July 9, the chancellor of UC Berkeley will address the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Arts & Entertainment Oakland artists seek immediate refunding of city’s arts and culture manager position By Hannah Sung | Bay City News | July 6, 2025 Activists believe arts programming reduces crime and boosts community safety.
animals 27-year-old gorilla Cecil leaving Louisville to become troop leader at San Francisco Zoo By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 6, 2025 Born on November 3, 1998, at the Cincinnati Zoo, Cecil has lived at the Louisville Zoo since January 2004.
Bay Area PG&E billing scams are on the rise, with the East Bay leading the way for fraud reports By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 5, 2025 PG&E said that in the Bay Area alone, the company has received more than 2,500 reports of scams.
Oakland Oakland schools emerge from state oversight into $30M deficit and leadership transition By Austin Zeglis | Bay City News | July 3, 2025 "Going bankrupt is not an option."
Housing California lawmakers side with landlords to kill renter eviction relief By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | July 3, 2025 Here is the latest setback for progressive lawmakers seeking renter protections.
California ‘Brazen, midday kidnappings:’ LA immigration sweeps violate Constitution, lawsuit says By Wendy Fry and Sergio Olmos | CalMatters | July 2, 2025 Federal agents are stopping people only for being Latino and not allowing them to speak with an attorney.
wildfires In a first, California moves toward paying incarcerated firefighters minimum wage By Cayla Mihalovich | CalMatters | July 2, 2025 The effort took on a new urgency after hundreds of incarcerated firefighters were deployed to battle the deadly wildfires that hit LA.