California California schools, agencies face higher fuel prices from Iran war By Levi Sumagaysay and Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | May 15, 2026 For example, CalTrans' fuel costs were $3.9 million in February, $4.6 million in March and $5.7 million in April.
California Newsom’s revised budget eases budget worries for UC and Cal State By Ricardo Cano | EdSource | May 14, 2026 The investments in the state budget come as California’s public universities face federal scrutiny and threats to research funding.
Housing Preliminary Point-in-Time count shows rise in San Francisco homeless families By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | May 13, 2026 But the survey did show a small drop in overall homelessness.
Bay Area Musk v. Altman — Behind the scenes: How we chose to tell the story of tech titans’ trial By Joe Dworetsky and Jay Harris | Bay City News | May 13, 2026 Joe Dworetsky and Jay Harris explain how they approached using cartooning and AI in journalistic storytelling.
Arts & Entertainment Bay to Breakers: BART offering limited-stop early trains for runners, spectators By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | May 13, 2026 Thousands expected to descend on SF for this year's race on Sunday morning.
Environment California’s new plastic recycling rules spark fights from all sides By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | May 13, 2026 Plastic producers have until 2032 to make all their packaging recyclable or compostable.
Bay Area Napa County warns against eating wild mushrooms after 3 hospitalized By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | May 13, 2026 The state is facing “unprecedented” poisonings, with 47 cases and four deaths reported since Nov. 18, 2025 said Napa County.
featured Berkeley extends Flock camera contract but rejects drones, surveillance expansion By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | May 12, 2026 Privacy watchdogs have raised concerns about federal agencies, like ICE, being able to access the camera data.
Arts & Entertainment Cantare singers fete U.S. 250th anniversary, call for freedom in Lafayette concert By James Ambroff-Tahan | Bay City News | May 12, 2026 This weekend’s eclectic program includes historical and contemporary works.
featured San Francisco parking a hassle? Drivers can now reserve city spaces months in advance By Gabe Agcaoili, Bay City News | May 12, 2026 City garages are generally 30 to 40% cheaper than private parking lots, according to the SFMTA, and some facilities offer flat-rate pricing during major events.