Bay Area Nvidia CEO donates $75M to Vanderbilt University’s new San Francisco arts college By EdSource Staff | July 24, 2026 The new school will be part of the 4.5-acre site in Potrero Hill that the university is acquiring from the California College of the Arts.
climate change California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 24, 2026 Climate change and more than a century of overzealous fire suppression are fueling severe wildfires.
Environment Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | July 24, 2026 Rhys Williams has worked as a lobbyist for a firm that represents clients that handle toxic materials.
public safety NWS issues beach hazards statement for strong rip currents, breaking waves up to 10 feet By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | July 24, 2026 North Bay beaches are impacted Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
California Newsom appoints podcaster Scott Galloway to University of California Board of Regents By EdSource Staff | July 23, 2026 Galloway is a longtime booster of the UC system and has written about isolation and loneliness among young men.
Uncategorized California sues Trump over emergency funding rules that pressure states on elections By Lynn La | CalMatters | July 23, 2026 The Trump administration wants to link emergency preparedness grants for states to its preferences on immigration enforcement and the administration of elections.
Environment They’re on our flag, but do long-gone grizzly bears belong in modern California? By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | July 23, 2026 The California agency that would be responsible for studying grizzly bear reintroduction does not appear eager to take it on.
Education Cal State gives $340K job to ex-president who stepped down after discrimination lawsuit By Phoebe Huss | CalMatters | July 22, 2026 The outgoing president of Cal State San Bernardino, Tomás Morales, stepped down after he was sued for discrimination and harassment.
Elections Newsom’s populist act: Oppose state billionaire tax, embrace federal one By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | July 22, 2026 Newsom’s populist appeals come as he prepares to leave office and looks toward an expected 2028 presidential campaign.
Business & Finance Four myths about insurance in California By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | July 22, 2026 There’s a lot of misinformation floating around out there about insurance. Here’s what you should know.