ballot Short of signatures for fall, organizers target 2026 ballot for tightening transgender rights By John Fensterwald | EdSource | June 6, 2024 Initiative organizers were buoyed by the 400,000 signatures that thousands of volunteers collected.
Housing California’s highest court rejects ‘people as pollution’ argument for UC Berkeley housing By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | June 6, 2024 The California Supreme Court gave the greenlight to build student and homeless housing at People’s Park, ending a years-long legal debate over whether student noise is an environmental pollutant.
public safety Officer injured, 13 arrested after protesters barricade inside Stanford president’s office By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | June 5, 2024 A group calling itself Liberate Stanford, made up of Stanford students and alumni, claimed responsibility.
crime Ex-SJ professor sentenced to over 5 years in prison for ‘arson spree’ amid 2021 Dixie Fire By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | June 5, 2024 Gary Maynard, 49, has a PhD in sociology and taught criminology at Sonoma State and Santa Clara universities.
California California becomes latest state to try capping health care spending By Bernard J. Wolfson | KFF Health News | June 5, 2024 California’s new Office of Health Care Affordability faces a herculean task in its plan to slow runaway health care spending.
Bay Area After year-long closure, Hwy 1 at Paul’s Slide in Big Sur expected to reopen by mid-July By Pete Young | Bay City News | June 4, 2024 But the full length of Highway 1 is not yet open.
Bay Area Alameda County to honor women veterans on June 12 By Exedra Staff | June 4, 2024 The free Women Veterans Recognition Day event is a first for the county.
Bay Area Bay Area could see extreme heat this week. Here’s how you can play it cool and stay safe By Janis Mara | Bay City News | June 4, 2024 Drink lots of water, wear light clothing and hats; also avoid sugar, alcohol, caffeine and high-protein foods.
Bay Area Complex weather pattern to bring notable early-season heatwave across West By Daniel Swain | Weather West | May 31, 2024 Weather wonk Daniel Swain explains what we can expect in June -- heat in most places, but likely relief for the Bay Area in the form of fog.
analysis Future of Stinson Beach at risk: Marin County examines options to combat rising sea levels By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 30, 2024 In recent years, Stinson has experienced more frequent flooding from several atmospheric rivers and storm surges.