Bay Area Think you can get to all 50 BART stations in 6 hours? Here’s a chance to prove it By Andres Jimenez Larios | Bay City News | September 2, 2026 The current speed record was set in October 2024, by a pair who finished in 5 hours, 9 minutes, and 35 seconds.
California In standoff with Newsom, California Democrats claw back $450 million for climate projects By Yue Stella Yu | September 2, 2026 New carbon market rules had threatened climate funding for water, air, and transit projects.
California Do later school start times help California students? Here’s what new study says By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | September 2, 2026 The benefits for students make the state's mandated later school start times worthwhile.
Housing Why a bill to juice condo construction died even though California lawmakers voted for it By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | September 1, 2026 Supporters said a condo construction bill was a key to unlocking the type of affordable for-sale housing that California desperately needs.
Around Town Harvest Moon and the autumnal equinox | The Exedra’s Monthly Almanac for September 2026 By David Thigpen | September 1, 2026 Summer winds down and fall is on the horizon.
Environment Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | September 1, 2026 The measure was opposed by the governor and the state’s public utilities.
Education Should California backfill science funding Trump cut? Voters could decide in 2028 By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | September 1, 2026 Last year the White House suspended or cancelled more than 1,000 California science grants.
California Newsom signs law that could allow student athletes to play in higher temperatures By Diana Lambert | September 1, 2026 California Interscholastic Federation guidelines regarding heat safety have obliged schools in some areas to postpone practices until late evening.
California Long talks but no deal to modify California law combating antisemitism in schools By John Fensterwald | EdSource | September 1, 2026 A divide remains between those who favor a new law protecting students from antisemitism and bias and those who say it will squelch teaching about Israeli-Palestinian conflicts.
Environment California to buy defunct horse track and turn it into the Bay Area’s newest public park By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | September 1, 2026 Lawmakers struck a deal to divert $125 million in climate funding to buy the former Golden Gate Fields track and convert it to a park.