California California’s ‘weak’ job market propped up by public money as private sector sheds jobs By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | July 9, 2024 With a 5.2% unemployment rate, the highest in the nation for the past four months, California is also losing high-wage jobs that help fund the state budget.
events Have a party and call me in the morning — when the doctor prescribes joy By Anna Leah | Bay City News | July 7, 2024 Global Brain Health Institute pairs scientists with cultural workers like artists to explore solutions for aging minds.
Bay Area State reports fewer hate crimes in 2023, but Jewish, Muslim and LGBTQ+ groups saw more By Riley Cooke | Bay City News | July 7, 2024 While hate crimes are historically underreported, report includes data from all cities, including Piedmont.
Bay Area 2 Bay Area sites break or tie heat records, high temps expected through next week By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | July 5, 2024 The coast will remain cooler while inland areas bake.
climate change State water board passes new law pressuring water agencies to meet conservation goals By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | July 5, 2024 Big green front lawns will not be the trend in California’s future.
animals Officials shoot, kill 3 coyotes after 5-year-old girl bitten at San Francisco Botanical Garden By Cameron Fozi | Bay City News | July 4, 2024 In pupping season, coyotes can be especially aggressive and protective of their young.
gavin newsom 2024 California ballot measures: What you need to know By CalMatters | July 3, 2024 This November, voters will decide the fate of 10 thorny policy proposals, including crime, health care, rent control and taxes
Bay Area Caltrans installs almost 200 highway cameras across Bay Area in safety pilot program By Grace Marion | Bay City News | July 3, 2024 View live footage on an interactive map of all CCTV camera locations.
Bay Area Bay Area heat wave: Air alert and Red Flag Warning issued; safety tips throughout week By Staff | Bay City News | July 2, 2024 An excessive heat warning is in place until next Tuesday for the region -- highs between the upper 90s and 110 degrees are expected.
Bay Area Many hills and inland East Bay Regional Parks to close due to heat/fire conditions this week By Exedra Staff | July 2, 2024 Swim facilities like the newly re-opened Roberts Pool and shoreline parks will be open.