Fight breaks out at Piedmont-San Leandro basketball game By Damin Esper | February 3, 2026 No fans to be allowed at February 4 Bishop O’Dowd game.
Elections Republican Steve Hilton leads California governor fundraising as large pool of Democrats lag By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | February 3, 2026 Strategists say the many Democratic candidates aren’t raising money quickly enough.
gavin newsom Newsom blasts Trump administration’s immigration crackdown; touts California’s drug enforcement efforts By Deborah Brennan | CalMatters | February 3, 2026 Newsom has positioned himself as a resistance figure against Trump’s intensified immigration crackdown and heightened federal control over states.
Bay Area Some California high-speed rail records could remain secret under proposed law By Yue Stella Yu | CalMatters | February 3, 2026 California created an inspector general to monitor its long-delayed high-speed rail project.
women Rosie the Bridge? Leaders discuss honoring women workers on Bay Area landmark By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | February 2, 2026 There are no Bay Area Bridges named after women, and few that honor people.
Bay Area Fatal collision closes West Oakland BART By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | January 30, 2026 Delays on Red Line and Green Line continued into the commute hour.
City City Council to consider proposed ‘Objective Design Standards’ for new homes in Piedmont on Feb. 2 By City of Piedmont | January 30, 2026 The proposal includes updates to existing standards for ADUs, mixed-use, and multi-family development, and new objective standards for single family homes and residential projects up to 4 units.
City Budget Advisory Committee to consider recommendation on fees related to new housing By City of Piedmont | January 30, 2026 City Council will ultimately decide how to pay for improvements needed to serve new development.
California Cal State unveils plan for ‘long overdue’ review of campus finances By Amy DiPierro | EdSource | January 30, 2026 University system warns of financial risks in student housing and athletics.
BART BART reports sizeable decrease in crime on its system By Andres Jimenez Larios, Bay City News | January 30, 2026 Decline in violent crime and property crime.
Technology ‘We’re basically pushers:’ Two California courtrooms hear how companies may have hooked kids on social media By Colin Lecher | CalMatters | January 30, 2026 Lawsuits in California federal and state court are unearthing documents that may be a tipping point into federal regulation.