Environment Coastal Cleanup Day aims for world record while turning trash into treasure Saturday By Sarah Stierch, Bay City News | September 18, 2025 To participate, you can go online to find an interactive map with exact pick-up locations and event information.
Technology Permit puts Waymo in the driver’s seat to test three-phase autonomous service at SFO By Alise Maripuu, Bay City News | September 17, 2025 The first phase entails allowing the vehicles to self-drive on designated roads at the airport with a trained specialist behind the wheel.
California Oakland resident, Newsom advisor named chairperson of state air resources board By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | September 17, 2025 If confirmed by the state Senate, Lauren Sanchez will start the job October 1.
Bay Area September scorcher: Above-average heat sets stage for elevated fire risk this week By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | September 16, 2025 The potential for dry lightning strikes will elevate the threat of fire impacts.
Environment Air District expands ‘Clean Cars for All,’ offering $12K incentives for zero-emission vehicles By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | September 15, 2025 The program, funded by $10 million from state and local sources, aims to reduce financial barriers to driving zero-emission vehicles.
Bay Area Police arrest organizers, seize cars and guns believed involved in huge Oakland sideshow By Pete Young | Bay City News | September 15, 2025 About 100 cars and 300 spectators were involved in the illegal demonstration of automotive stunts off of Piedmont Ave last month.
California Where’s the chemistry? Nation’s Report Card shows waning 8th-grade interest in science By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | September 14, 2025 Science uses hands-on and experiential learning, which was hard to replicate during the years of the pandemic and remote learning.
gavin newsom California lawmakers deliver major Democratic climate, housing and labor wins to Newsom By Yue Stella Yu and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | September 13, 2025 This year's legislative session is a wrap; but the last-minute backroom deals sparked frustration among some lawmakers.
BART BART apologizes after back-to-back service meltdowns strand riders across Bay Area By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | September 13, 2025 An estimated 44,000 trips were impacted and over $200,000 in possible fare revenue was lost during the recent disruption.
Bay Area State grant launches Point Reyes restoration design, free-range future for native tule elk By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | September 13, 2025 Tule elk will now have access to areas previously designated for cattle.