Environment Newsom appointed a close ally to this state board. Environmental groups say he has a conflict of interest By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde and Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | July 24, 2026 Rhys Williams has worked as a lobbyist for a firm that represents clients that handle toxic materials.
climate change California can’t replant its forests fast enough to keep up with wildfires By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 24, 2026 Climate change and more than a century of overzealous fire suppression are fueling severe wildfires.
public safety NWS issues beach hazards statement for strong rip currents, breaking waves up to 10 feet By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | July 24, 2026 North Bay beaches are impacted Saturday morning through Tuesday afternoon.
Uncategorized California sues Trump over emergency funding rules that pressure states on elections By Lynn La | CalMatters | July 23, 2026 The Trump administration wants to link emergency preparedness grants for states to its preferences on immigration enforcement and the administration of elections.
Environment They’re on our flag, but do long-gone grizzly bears belong in modern California? By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | July 23, 2026 The California agency that would be responsible for studying grizzly bear reintroduction does not appear eager to take it on.
Education Cal State gives $340K job to ex-president who stepped down after discrimination lawsuit By Phoebe Huss | CalMatters | July 22, 2026 The outgoing president of Cal State San Bernardino, Tomás Morales, stepped down after he was sued for discrimination and harassment.
Elections Newsom’s populist act: Oppose state billionaire tax, embrace federal one By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | July 22, 2026 Newsom’s populist appeals come as he prepares to leave office and looks toward an expected 2028 presidential campaign.
California Trump’s new immigration strategy revealed in purchase of 2 ICE detention centers in California By Wendy Fry and Nigel Duara | CalMatters | July 22, 2026 The Trump administration is trying to lock down immigration detention capacity in California despite opposition from the state’s Democratic leaders.
Bay Area Bay Area health officials urge vaccinations as measles cases continue to surge nationwide By Tanay Gokhale | Bay City News | July 21, 2026 Measles is highly contagious -- in a room where one person is infected, nine out of 10 unvaccinated people will contract the disease.
City City Council adopts ordinance to increase transfer tax; approves November ballot measure By Exedra Staff | July 21, 2026 The one-time tax occurs only when a home is sold, and would go into effect starting July 1, 2027 if approved by voters.