climate change US Senate blocks California’s electric car mandate in historic vote By Alejandro Lazo and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | May 22, 2025 Some experts say Congress’ move is illegal and is likely to trigger a legal battle.
Bay Area Spanning a century: Oakland reopens iconic Leimert Bridge after seismic retrofit project By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | May 22, 2025 The $2 million project began in late summer 2023 and concluded this month, officials said.
construction New water storage tanks to boost capacity, resilience of Mount Tamalpais Watershed By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 21, 2025 Construction is set to begin in June on phase two of a multi-year infrastructure project.
homelessness SF plans to open more addiction treatment beds amid decline in drug overdose deaths By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | May 21, 2025 San Francisco recorded 50 preliminary accidental overdose deaths in April, making it the lowest month for overdose deaths in 2025.
animals California website keeps tabs on gray wolf population to help ranchers protect herds By Pete Young | Bay City News | May 21, 2025 The Wolf Location Automated Mapping System is the first to provide data on wolf movements to the public.
Environment Lawmakers attack governor’s plan to streamline Delta tunnel By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | May 21, 2025 Lawmakers say Newsom is trying to upend existing water rights and land acquisition laws, while the governor says “we’re done with barriers.”
budget Coliseum windfall allows Oakland Fire to do something it hasn’t been able to in 23 years By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 On Sunday, most of the city’s 26 fire stations were up and running despite Oakland’s ongoing and drastic budgetary struggles.
Bay Area Oakland port sees steep decline in shipping amid tariff turmoil; June could bring relief By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 Tariff pause could lead to ‘strong recovery.'
Environment San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with levels of ‘forever chemicals’ that could harm anglers By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | May 20, 2025 Environmental groups say California needs to set guidelines for what levels of the chemicals are unsafe to determine how much people may eat.
events After 5-year hiatus, beloved Gilroy Garlic Festival returns this summer at new location By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 20, 2025 The festival pays tribute to the allium bulb farmed in the area and will be held from July 25-27.