Elections Want faster election results? California Democrats won’t clamp down on late voters By Maya C. Miller | CalMatters | June 20, 2026 Democratic leaders in California won't pursue changes that would decrease voter access.
Bay Area New study finds microplastics in the San Francisco Bay 10 times smaller than previously measured By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | June 19, 2026 Study could inform broader research on plastics and human health, coastal ecosystems, and marine carbon trapping.
Technology Cal State faculty push to prevent AI tools from replacing them as schools and staff experiment By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | June 19, 2026 A bill proposing limitations so far has garnered no opposition from lawmakers and may clear the Legislature as soon as Monday.
public safety Flock Safety denies that feds directly accessed San Francisco’s camera system By Alise Maripuu and Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 SFPD has turned off access to its ALPR system for NCRIC, an agency that shares data federally and regionally as well as locally.
California California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium? By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | June 18, 2026 New federal rules are forcing the state to restructure its managed care organization tax.
Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge tolls set to increase 50 cents in July By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 The increase is part of a multi-year program approved by the Golden Gate Bridge board of directors.
California California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition By Kristen Hwang | June 18, 2026 The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.
Bay Area Oakland mayor casts tie-breaking vote to put charter reform measure on November ballot By Eric Urbach | Bay City News | June 18, 2026 Voter approval would give the mayor more responsibility and power, and would require councilmembers to work full-time in their elected roles.
Bay Area Golden Gate Bridge to close for July Fourth fireworks show By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 16, 2026 The location replaces a waterfront event along San Francisco's Embarcadero; Karl the Fog has yet to weigh in.
Bay Area University of California committee to consider bringing back SAT, ACT requirement in admissions By Michael Burke | EdSource | June 16, 2026 Committee will also investigate the possibility of using 11th grade Smarter Balanced scores.