Bay Area AC Transit realigns bus routes, introduces new services without increasing costs By Pete Young, Bay City News | October 15, 2024 New service to Chabot Space & Science Center, Roberts Regional Recreation Area, Redwood Regional Park, and Joaquin Miller Park.
Bay Area San Francisco transit system’s post-pandemic ridership exceeds 500K, highest since 2020 By Pete Young, Bay City News | October 15, 2024 Boost for buses and light rail in the city.
gavin newsom Californians: Here’s why your housing costs are so high in 2024 By Ben Christopher and Manuela Tobias | CalMatters | October 15, 2024 Breaking down one of California’s most vexing issues.
events Defending champ’s 2,471-pound pumpkin takes top prize at Half Moon Bay weigh-off By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | October 14, 2024 You can check out the giant gourd at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival this weekend.
Bay Area Bay Area nonprofit acquires 750 acres of land to expand 2 state natural reserves By Sarah Stierch, Bay City News | October 14, 2024 Save the Redwoods League acquires land in Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
California Enrollment ticks up at CSU, its first increase since 2020, but remains short of pre-Covid high By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | October 13, 2024 How much did the FAFSA rollout impact the numbers? And how much will declining K-12 enrollment make a difference in the future?
Bay Area Statewide test scores improved in 2024, but achievement still not back to pre-Covid levels By Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, Zaidee Stavely, Lasherica Thornton, Mallika Seshadri, And Monica Velez | EdSource | October 11, 2024 English language arts test scores overall increased slightly; math and science scores also edged up incrementally.
animals California considers endangered status for western burrowing owls amid rapid decline By Katy St. Clair, Bay City News | October 11, 2024 The Bay Area is one of the primary nesting zones for the small owls.
public safety Invasive mosquito not seen in Alameda County for 10 years found in Pleasanton By Kathleen Kirkwood, Bay City News | October 11, 2024 The mosquito can spread diseases like dengue, Zika, and yellow fever.
Bay Area Gavin Newsom deploys more state first responders to Florida in wake of Hurricane Milton By Sara Stierch | Bay City News | October 11, 2024 In total, California has now deployed 354 first responders to the disaster zone