Bay Area FireSat satellites launched to improve wildfire detection, tracking across California By Lloyd B. Davis | Bay City News | July 9, 2026 The satellites are a collaboration project between California and the Earth Fire Alliance, a global nonprofit coalition that works to deliver wildfire data to fire agencies across the globe.
Education Newsom’s final budget sends more than a billion dollars to University of California, Cal State By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | July 9, 2026 Since Gavin Newsom became governor, state support for California’s public universities has grown by 50%.
health Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse By Khari Johnson | CalMatters | July 9, 2026 Call center nurses at the health giant said workplace surveillance tools and AI prioritize speed and cost savings over quality and safety.
Bay Area University of California will consider using Smarter Balanced exam scores for admissions By Michael Burke | EdSource | July 9, 2026 Proponents say the state exams could be a useful tool because they are designed to measure college readiness.
Bay Area Blood bank provider reports two-year low in type O supply across Bay Area By Christopher Vinasco | Bay City News | July 8, 2026 More than a third of the population have type O blood, which is also an important and versatile option in emergency medicine.
California Proposal would allow drivers to trade personal data for potentially lower insurance rates By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | July 8, 2026 AB 311 would allow drivers to opt in to being tracked through telematics, which transmits data to insurance companies.
crime The Blotter | Tool cart stolen on Magnolia By Damin Esper | July 7, 2026 Suspect vehicle recovered
City Public Works Director Daniel Gonzales is leaving By City of Piedmont | July 7, 2026 Council to approve appointment of an interim director at Tuesday's meeting.
City Section of Bonita Avenue is now officially a one-way street By City of Piedmont, Exedra staff | July 7, 2026 New diagonal parking spaces add more parking to the downtown area.
College More autistic students attend college than campuses realize, research finds By EdSource Staff | July 7, 2026 The rise in autistic college students comes from earlier diagnoses and improved interventions — along with increased awareness and reduced stigma.