fire Fireworks torch Mt. Diablo High football field; Friday season opener moved to Concord High By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | August 27, 2025 The center logo of the field was left badly damaged.
Bay Area Bay area homeowners, landlords can apply for grants to make properties quake-safe By Sarah Stierch | Bay City News | August 27, 2025 Over $20 million in grant funding is available to properties in over 230 ZIP codes in the Bay Area and Northern California.
parks National parks have become a battleground over American identity and who gets to tell it By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Over a hundred people gathered on Monday to protest what they say is the Trump administration’s attack on American history at Rosie the Riveter Park in Richmond.
Environment Napa County declares health emergency as Pickett Fire threatens water, air quality By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | August 26, 2025 Officials reported that the fire, which started on Thursday in Calistoga, had burned 6,803 acres and was 13% contained as of Monday.
health ICE is suddenly showing up in California hospitals. Workers want more guidance on what to do By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | August 26, 2025 The sight of these agents — often armed and with covered faces — makes many wary and may keep people from seeking care.
California Blue states that sued kept most CDC grants, while red states feel brunt of Trump clawbacks By Henry Larweh and Rachana Pradhan and Rae Ellen Bichell | KFF Health News | August 26, 2025 California retained every grant the Trump administration attempted to claw back, while Texas remains the state with the most grants terminated.
Environment Marin County eyes Point Reyes lot for homeless shelter as families face displacement By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 25, 2025 The site is two blocks from Shoreline Highway and the downtown business district.
climate change The dark side of pinot noir: Climate change forcing Napa vintners to make hard choices By Glen Martin | Bay City News | August 23, 2025 Things are changing, and fast.
Elections Newsom’s redistrict plan clears Legislature, now on its way to California voters this fall By Maya C. Miller and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatteers | August 22, 2025 Many California Democrats are reluctant supporters but say it’s a necessary step to counter gerrymanders in Republican states.
business Port of Oakland container volume surges in July as tariff jitters drive shipping activity By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | August 22, 2025 The last time Oakland’s imports were as high as they were in July was in June 2022.