Environment Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 18, 2026 Under a new federal rule, some of California’s most remote backcountry could open to new roads and development.
California A canceled grant program deemed ‘discriminatory’ by Trump spurs cuts at California colleges By Michael Burke | EdSource | August 18, 2026 Support services for STEM students and community college transfers face axe after federal cuts.
California The state says he stole millions from California seniors. Courts missed warning signs for years By Byrhonda Lyons | CalMatters | August 18, 2026 A CalMatters investigation found that many of the safeguards designed to protect against fiduciary abuse have been abandoned or ignored.
Arts & Entertainment Valkyries to host WNBA’s biggest stars at Chase Center for 2027 All-Star Game By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | August 18, 2026 SF is on a roll — MLB just announced last week that their 2028 All-Star Game will also be hosted in San Francisco.
Bay Area The Time-Traveling Watch of Solano Avenue: A timepiece binds family legacies By Aly Brown | Bay City News | August 15, 2026 WWII vet’s timepiece returns home after 50 years, reconnecting two families.
Bay Area BART board responds to civil grand jury report about budget deficit, oversight By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | August 14, 2026 BART is suffering from a budget crisis as pandemic-era emergency funding runs out and ridership levels remain lower.
climate change California Coastal Commission approves renovation of Stinson Beach public area By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | August 14, 2026 Proposed changes include renovations, adjustments to three public parking lots, drainage systems and pedestrian paths.
Environment California lawmakers kill grizzly bear reintroduction bill By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | August 13, 2026 For now, the only place you’ll find grizzlies in California is in a zoo or on the state flag.
Arts & Entertainment New take on mass deportations shows Californians caught in raids decades apart By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | August 13, 2026 Some 71 years ago the United States evicted about 1 million people; a new California Museum exhibit draws comparisons to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Bay Area FAA approves staggered arrival procedures for SFO, slightly boosting landing capacity By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | August 12, 2026 New rules will allow six more landings per hour, weather permitting.