health A new California law will prohibit sales of disposable vapes. Here’s why By Lynn La | CalMatters | October 1, 2026 The measure is intended to prevent lithium battery fires at landfills and recycling centers.
California New California laws add protections for sexual assault survivors on college campuses By William Melhado | EdSource | September 30, 2026 Laws address survivor privacy protections and improving universities' training around recognizing human trafficking.
California Parent-teacher conferences in California will no longer have to be in person By Diana Lambert | EdSource | September 29, 2026 Parents who can’t meet with their children’s teachers in person will have the right to participate by phone or video conference under new legislation.
Environment High tides threaten Bay Area flooding as interior heat builds later this week By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | September 28, 2026 Moderate heat risk forecast Wednesday through Sunday in higher elevations in the East Bay.
California Newsom signs bill to detect math challenges in younger students By Mallika Seshadri | EdSource | September 28, 2026 Senate Bill 1067 is intended to prevent achievement gaps in the subject.
wildfires Cal Fire firefighters stand to gain significant raise under law Newsom just signed By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | September 28, 2026 The statewide organization tends to pay firefighters less money than city fire departments.
Education Other states are rolling out free childcare for all families. Why not California? By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | September 28, 2026 Infant and toddler care in California can cost well over $30,000 a year, depending on the region.
Bay Area Family and friends continue search for Amy Hillyard, 6 months after she disappeared By Brigid Gaffikin | September 25, 2026 Hillyard is the owner of Farley's coffee shops in Oakland and San Francisco and was last seen on March 25.
California Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws. Advocates want more next session By Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler | September 25, 2026 A CalMatters investigation has found the state has some of the weakest DUI laws in the nation.
Environment Navy plans years of additional sonar training along West Coast, studies impacts on whales By Roger Coryell | Bay City News | September 25, 2026 The military’s environmental review predicts the training will disturb migrating whales and cause thousands of cases of temporary hearing loss.