health Can medical malpractice lawsuits protect LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy? This California lawmaker thinks so By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 13, 2026 Medical and mental health organizations condemn conversion therapy, which is rooted in the now-debunked theory that homosexuality is a mental illness.
Arts & Entertainment ‘Rancho Roots’ traces Marin County history and legacy of Californio settlers By George Alfaro | Bay City News | April 12, 2026 The exhibit on the enduring influence of the state’s early Spanish and Mexican settlers on Marin County’s landscape and culture has been extended.
climate change California salmon fishing poised to finally reopen. Can the industry recover? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | April 11, 2026 State and federal decisions could reshape California’s water systems and rivers.
Bay Area From the Bay to beyond, locals celebrate historic trip to the moon By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | April 10, 2026 The crew of the Artemis II splashed down off the coast of San Diego just after 5 on Friday evening.
Elections Candidates for California governor call on Swalwell to drop out after allegations of sexual assault By Jeanne Kuang and Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | April 10, 2026 One of the top contenders in the race, Swalwell denies the accusations; meanwhile some endorsers have withdrawn their support.
Bay Area Thunderstorms are in the weekend forecast By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | April 10, 2026 Lightning, locally heavy rain, gusty and shifting winds, and small hail are possible.
Bay Area Nonprofit buys apartment building to house Oakland teachers By EdSource Staff | April 10, 2026 A local nonprofit bought the 33-unit complex earlier this year for about $12 million, far less than the building’s previous market value.
Bay Area BART board considers measures to tackle $375M budget deficit by 2027 By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | April 10, 2026 Proposed budget assumes current service levels — and the successful passage of Senate Bill 63, a regional sales tax measure.
Bay Area COVID-era learning reduced student enrollment in college, report finds By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | April 10, 2026 The study examined 14,005 public high schools from the 2015-16 to 2021-22 school years.
Arts & Entertainment Best Bets: Music fest freebies, ‘Coast Starlight,’ Richard Goode, and more By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | April 9, 2026 Plus, Shotgun Players adds more dates for "The Goat, or Who is Sylvia."