crimes Christmas Eve shoplifting is first San Francisco case charged under tough-on-crime law By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 30, 2024 A San Francisco man with prior convictions is the first to face felony charges under Proposition 36.
construction ‘This was a record event’: Santa Cruz wharf was felled by largest ocean swell in 30 years By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 29, 2024 About 150 feet of the wharf broke off at its end last Monday amid powerful waves that were estimated to range up to 30 feet.
California A new California law prevents schools from requiring teachers to ‘out’ LGBTQ students By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | December 28, 2024 Law says teachers are not gender police and can't be fired for not being a "snitch."
Bay Area California limits junk fees: New law blocks fines for declined ATM withdrawals By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters | December 27, 2024 Newsom also signed another bill addressing overdraft fees.
public safety High surf advisory in place, swimming ‘strongly discouraged’ at SF’s Ocean Beach By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 27, 2024 National Weather Service warns of dangerous rip currents along the coast through late Sunday afternoon.
Travel Muni offers free rides, extends service hours to help New Year’s revelers celebrate safely By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | December 27, 2024 SF fireworks show taking place south of the Ferry Building at midnight on NYE.
Bay Area AG Rob Bonta offers legal support and warns of potential scams targeting immigrants By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 24, 2024 “Know Your Immigration Rights” guidance is available in multiple languages at the attorney general’s website.
Bay Area Bay Area bridge authority to introduce tiered tolls starting in 2026; carpool rules to change By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 24, 2024 The toll increase, which will be phased in, is on top of a $1 increase that will take effect in January, which will bring the current toll to $8 for drivers with one or two occupants, and $4 with three or more.
BART BART Board of Directors welcomes new president and VP, seats new members By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 24, 2024 The changes come as BART is staring down a fiscal cliff in coming years that will balloon to $385 million dollars in fiscal year 2027-28.
crime Scammers calling Alameda County residents in bid to solicit payment for missed jury duty By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | December 20, 2024 Officials warn scammers are impersonating court officers by reciting or showing fake badge numbers.