construction Mare Island Causeway Bridge upgrades to begin in August, bringing lane closures By Nicole Tingson | Bay City News | July 8, 2025 The project is slated to last approximately 18 months, with completion expected by January 5, 2027.
California Why nail salons are still being targeted in fights over California gig worker law By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | July 8, 2025 Assemblymember Tri Ta proposed a law this year to permanently exempt nail salons from the workplace requirements of AB 5.
Climate SF joins class action lawsuit over more withheld federal funds — this time from EPA By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | July 7, 2025 The suit seeks grants to resume being transmitted to all 350 recipients who were awarded funds from the Climate Justice program.
Arts & Entertainment Centuries of history, great hiking at Novato’s Olompali State Historic Park By Larry Sokoloff | Bay City News | July 7, 2025 To truly understand the history of Olompali, it’s best to visit on Fridays and Saturdays, when a museum inside a Victorian house is open.
Bay Area ‘It’s up to us’: Independence Day protest in San Francisco highlights American agency By Anna Tran | Bay City News | July 7, 2025 Over 300 Bay Area residents took to the streets Friday over the unpopularity of Trump’s recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
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.