Bay Area ‘A final act of love’: Oakland teacher killed by fleeing driver heroically saved his girlfriend By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | June 3, 2025 Marvin Boomer Jr., a teacher and coach at Castlemont High School, was killed Wednesday following a crosstown pursuit of a suspect.
Bay Area Air district issues health advisory for smoke from Canada wildfires; no Spare the Air alert By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | June 2, 2025 A Spare the Air advisory has not been issued; pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard.
Environment Bay Area Air District issues air quality advisory due to flaring at Chevron refinery By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 2, 2025 Residents are advised to stay inside with doors and windows closed until smoke levels subside.
Elections Young Democrats offer lessons for their leaders at party convention By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | June 2, 2025 The stakes are high: As California Dems aim to retake the U.S. House in battleground districts next year, young voters could be key to victory.
Bay Area Health officials warn of measles symptoms to watch for in wake of Santa Clara County case By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 31, 2025 This is the first case of measles in Santa Clara County since 2019.
Environment Newsom declares state of emergency over Victoria Island levee collapse last year By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | May 30, 2025 No injuries were reported but the failure endangered over 6,000 acres of farmland.
Bay Area Health officials say Bay Area resident may have exposed others to measles after trip By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | May 30, 2025 Those who may have been exposed should monitor for symptoms for seven to 21 days after the day of potential exposure.
Bay Area New Alameda County DA withdraws from historic death penalty resentencing By Cayla Mihalovich | CalMatters | May 30, 2025 The former DA said her office wanted to achieve justice for the people of color whose constitutional rights had been violated in the process.
Environment First Spare the Air alert of the year due to ozone issued in Bay Area for Friday By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | May 29, 2025 People can find out when a Spare the Air alert is in effect by signing up for text alerts by texting “START” to 81757.
Education How the Trump administration’s vow to revoke Chinese student visas could hurt California By Adam Echelman | CalMatters | May 29, 2025 The policy comes amid a tense trade war between the the US and China.