safety Marin County school district settles suits for $17.5M stemming from abuse by tennis coach By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 31, 2024 The coach, Normandie Burgos, was convicted in 2019 of 60 counts of sexual abuse and was sentenced to 255 years in prison.
California Gas prices and water fights: California environment 2024 year in review By Alejandro Lazo and Alastair Bland | CalMatters | December 31, 2024 Continued efforts toward environmental leadership, from voter-approved bonds to Newsom’s efforts to reduce gas prices
California New law inspired by ex-lawmaker’s DUI adds to alcohol education in California schools By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | December 31, 2024 In addition to the required instruction about alcohol, narcotics and other dangerous drugs, this bill would require additional education about the short- and long-term harms of excessive drinking.
Bay Area A frosty New Year: Bay Area will celebrate the start of 2025 with coldest weather of season By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | December 31, 2024 NWS says residents of the Bay Area can expect freeze warnings and frost advisories lasting into New Year's Day.
Bay Area Air district asks residents to refrain from wood burning, setting off fireworks over holiday By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | December 31, 2024 A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect, officials said.
crimes Christmas Eve shoplifting is first San Francisco case charged under tough-on-crime law By Pete Young | Bay City News | December 30, 2024 A San Francisco man with prior convictions is the first to face felony charges under Proposition 36.
construction ‘This was a record event’: Santa Cruz wharf was felled by largest ocean swell in 30 years By Thomas Hughes, Bay City News | December 29, 2024 About 150 feet of the wharf broke off at its end last Monday amid powerful waves that were estimated to range up to 30 feet.
California A new California law prevents schools from requiring teachers to ‘out’ LGBTQ students By Carolyn Jones | CalMatters | December 28, 2024 Law says teachers are not gender police and can't be fired for not being a "snitch."
Bay Area California limits junk fees: New law blocks fines for declined ATM withdrawals By Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters | December 27, 2024 Newsom also signed another bill addressing overdraft fees.
public safety High surf advisory in place, swimming ‘strongly discouraged’ at SF’s Ocean Beach By Janis Mara, Bay City News | December 27, 2024 National Weather Service warns of dangerous rip currents along the coast through late Sunday afternoon.